Course: Telematic and navigation systems in transport

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Course title Telematic and navigation systems in transport
Course code KTRD/XATNS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šourek David, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Seidlová Andrea, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Positioning and navigation systems. 2. Telematic systems in water transport. 3. Telematic systems in air transport. 4. Telematic systems in railway transport. 5. Telematic systems in road transport outside of cities. 6. Telematic systems in road transport inside of cities. 7. Simulations in telematic. 8. Traffic information systems. 9. Intelligent vehicles. 10. Smart cities.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Contact teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 20 hours per semester
  • Independent critical reading - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with modern telematic systems used in different kinds of transport. Students obtain knowledges about basic telematic principles and will be familiar with navigation basics in particular kinds of transport.
Ability to use selected telematics technologies in practice.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basics of transport technology and traffic control.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

For students of the full-time study participation in an examination is conditioned by obtaining a course credit. The obtained course credit confirms that the full-time student attended the lessons in the required amount, that he/she met the requirements for acquiring the course credit and may proceed to take the examination. Conditions for acquiring the course credit are stipulated by the teacher during the first week of the semester lecture period. The examination in the subject (its form, content and duration) is determined in compliance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of Pardubice.
Recommended literature
  • Bangsow, Steffen. Tecnomatix Plant Simulation . Cham [Švýcarsko]: Springer, 2016. ISBN 978-3-319-36449-0.
  • Prasad, Ramjee. Applied satellite navigation using GPS, GALILEO, and augmentation systems. Artech House: Artech House, 2005. ISBN 1-58053-814-2.


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