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Master GNSS Fundamentals and Advanced Testing Techniques

Get a clear introduction to satellite navigation, including GNSS signals, accuracy enhancement methods, receiver design, and test strategies for dependable PNT performance.


April 26, 2026 by Rohde & Schwarz
Topics Covered
GNSS Systems Overview
Positioning Accuracy Methods
GNSS Signal Fundamentals
Receiver Design Basics
Interference & Mitigation
Testing & Simulation

eGuide Overview 

Explore the fundamentals of position, navigation, and timing (PNT) with this concise, illustrated guide to satellite-based navigation technologies. It covers global GNSS systems such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou, along with receiver technologies and augmentation methods to improve positioning accuracy. You’ll also gain insight into key performance factors, from signal characteristics to ionospheric effects. The guide highlights real-world challenges, including vulnerabilities to jamming and spoofing, and outlines practical mitigation approaches. It also introduces advanced applications and testing methods, including simulation and real-time kinematic (RTK) techniques, to help ensure reliable and accurate GNSS performance.

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