Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0551 Organization's ID: 44221 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 40 hours Dates Offered: 2/1/2020 - 1/31/2023 10/1/2016 - 9/30/2019 11/1/2012 - 9/30/2016 2/1/1998 - 10/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Fundamentals Of Global Positioning Systems Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide fundamental knowledge to technical operations personnel on the Global Position System (GPS), including Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), and Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS). Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the Global Positioning System (GPS) General Topics: Introduction to GPS, including ranging, navigation data message, satellite signal structure and receiver processing Errors Differentiating WAAS and LAAS Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Academy Basic Instructor Training (FAA-0289) ACEPS Standby/Critical Power & Distribution Systems (FAA-0720) Air Traffic Basics (TRACON) (FAA-0632) Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) Overview (FAA-0715) Facility Instructor Training (FAA-0003) Initial En Route Qualification Training (FAA-0843) Initial Tower Cab Training (FAA-0620) Instructor Effectiveness Training (Blended) (FAA-0850) Litton Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS) IIA (FAA-0584) Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator (MALSR) Enhanced Hands on (FAA-0730) View All Courses Page Content