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Master’s in PNT Resilience (GNSS/INS)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in PNT resilience (GNSS/INS). 12 modules covering advanced GNSS receivers, inertial navigation, GNSS/INS integration, PNT threats and their mitigation, resilient timing, alternative navigation, testing and sector architectures, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the components and dependencies of PNT services.

02

Master the operation of advanced GNSS receivers.

03

Model and calibrate inertial navigation systems.

04

Design GNSS/INS integration algorithms.

05

Detect and mitigate threats to the PNT service.

06

Design alternative timing and navigation architectures.

07

Evaluate sector PNT resilience policies and frameworks.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Navigation engineers working with GNSS and inertial systems.
  • PNT resilience specialists strengthening critical services.
  • Inertial systems engineers moving into integrated navigation.
  • Synchronisation engineers in telecoms, energy or finance.
  • Critical infrastructure analysts assessing PNT dependencies.
  • Sensor fusion researchers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Executive Order 13905 (strengthening national resilience through responsible use of PNT services)
  • DHS Resilient PNT Conformance Framework (resilience levels for PNT equipment)
  • RTCA DO-229 (performance of GPS/SBAS equipment)
  • IEEE 1588 (Precision Time Protocol)
  • EUROCAE ED-259 (multi-constellation GNSS receivers)
  • IEEE 1554 (inertial sensor test practices)
  • ITU-R Recommendation M.1787 (characteristics of radionavigation-satellite systems)
  • RTKLIB
  • MATLAB Navigation Toolbox
  • GNSS-SDR
  • Spirent SimGEN
  • Python NumPy
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1The PNT concept and its components
  2. 1.2Critical infrastructure dependent on PNT
  3. 1.3Geodetic reference systems
  4. 1.4UTC and TAI time scales
  5. 1.5GNSS constellations
  6. 1.6Augmentation and correction services
  7. 1.7Inertial navigation: history and principles
  8. 1.8Sector dependencies
  9. 1.9National PNT policies
  10. 1.10Case study: PNT dependency map of an airport
  1. 2.1Multi-frequency signal structure
  2. 2.2Receiver architecture
  3. 2.3Carrier and code tracking
  4. 2.4RTK and PPP positioning
  5. 2.5Galileo HAS
  6. 2.6Multipath and mitigation
  7. 2.7SDR receivers
  8. 2.8Solution integrity
  9. 2.9Performance in urban environments
  10. 2.10Lab: PPP positioning with RTKLIB
  1. 3.1Inertial navigation equations
  2. 3.2MEMS and precision accelerometers
  3. 3.3Fibre-optic and ring laser gyroscopes
  4. 3.4Sensor errors and modelling
  5. 3.5Allan variance
  6. 3.6Initial alignment
  7. 3.7Mechanisation in different frames
  8. 3.8Laboratory calibration
  9. 3.9Performance classification
  10. 3.10Lab: Allan variance analysis of an IMU
  1. 4.1Extended Kalman filter
  2. 4.2Loosely coupled integration
  3. 4.3Tightly coupled integration
  4. 4.4Ultra-tight integration
  5. 4.5Unscented and particle filters
  6. 4.6Smoothing and post-processing
  7. 4.7Fault detection in sensor fusion
  8. 4.8Filter tuning
  9. 4.9Algorithm validation
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: tightly coupled integration in MATLAB
  1. 5.1Unintentional interference
  2. 5.2Intentional interference (jamming)
  3. 5.3Signal spoofing
  4. 5.4Documented incidents
  5. 5.5Space weather and scintillation
  6. 5.6Satellite anomalies
  7. 5.7Cyber threats to receivers
  8. 5.8Threats to time distribution
  9. 5.9Vulnerability assessment
  10. 5.10Case study: analysis of interference in the Baltic
  1. 6.1C/N0 and AGC monitoring
  2. 6.2Adaptive antennas
  3. 6.3OSNMA authentication
  4. 6.4Detection by multi-sensor consistency
  5. 6.5RAIM and ARAIM
  6. 6.6Interference monitoring networks
  7. 6.7Geolocation of interference sources
  8. 6.8Operational response
  9. 6.9Reporting to authorities
  10. 6.10Lab: anomaly detection in recorded data
  1. 7.1Atomic clocks: rubidium, caesium and CSAC
  2. 7.2Holdover and stability
  3. 7.3IEEE 1588 PTP protocol
  4. 7.4White Rabbit
  5. 7.5Time distribution over fibre
  6. 7.6Synchronisation in 5G networks
  7. 7.7Synchronisation in power grids
  8. 7.8Timing in financial markets
  9. 7.9Redundant timing architectures
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: holdover measurement of an oscillator
  1. 8.1eLoran and terrestrial systems
  2. 8.2Navigation using signals of opportunity
  3. 8.3Visual-inertial navigation
  4. 8.4Terrain-referenced navigation
  5. 8.5Magnetic navigation
  6. 8.6Modern celestial navigation
  7. 8.7Low Earth orbit satellites for PNT
  8. 8.8Collaborative navigation
  9. 8.9Comparative assessment
  10. 8.10Case study: PNT alternative for a port
  1. 9.1Constellation simulators
  2. 9.2Threat scenario generation
  3. 9.3Anechoic chamber testing
  4. 9.4Field testing and campaigns
  5. 9.5RF record and playback
  6. 9.6Resilience metrics
  7. 9.7Resilience testing frameworks
  8. 9.8Test documentation
  9. 9.9Regulatory aspects of testing
  10. 9.10Lab: test with a signal simulator
  1. 10.1Aviation and PBN
  2. 10.2Maritime navigation and the IMO
  3. 10.3Railways and ERTMS
  4. 10.4Autonomous vehicles
  5. 10.5Energy and telecommunications
  6. 10.6Defence and military platforms
  7. 10.7Precision agriculture
  8. 10.8Emergency services
  9. 10.9Cost-benefit analysis
  10. 10.10Case study: resilient architecture for a power grid
  1. 11.1National PNT strategies
  2. 11.2Executive Order 13905
  3. 11.3DHS resilience framework
  4. 11.4European space policy
  5. 11.5Galileo PRS and controlled access
  6. 11.6ITU standards on interference
  7. 11.7Export controls
  8. 11.8Ethics of dual use
  9. 11.9Sector risk management
  10. 11.10Case study: PNT resilience profile of an organisation
  1. 12.1Topic selection
  2. 12.2State of the art
  3. 12.3Definition of objectives
  4. 12.4Methodology
  5. 12.5Solution development
  6. 12.6Testing and validation
  7. 12.7Analysis of results
  8. 12.8Conclusions
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is RTKLIB, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, GNSS-SDR, Spirent SimGEN and Python NumPy, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real cases of constellation simulator testing, Allan variance analysis of inertial sensors and in-vehicle integrated navigation campaigns. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Executive Order 13905, DHS Resilient PNT Conformance Framework, RTCA DO-229, IEEE 1588, EUROCAE ED-259, IEEE 1554, ITU-R Recommendation M.1787.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Executive Order 13905, the DHS Resilient PNT Conformance Framework and RTCA DO-229 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:RTKLIB, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, GNSS-SDR, Spirent SimGEN and Python NumPy, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a Master's Thesis on a resilient PNT solution, developed and validated through testing, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Map PNT dependencies
Identify the PNT dependencies and vulnerabilities of a real organisation or system.
Integrate GNSS/INS
Design and tune a GNSS/INS integration algorithm for the use case.
Detect and mitigate threats
Implement anomaly detection and mitigation against interference and spoofing.
Test with a simulator
Validate the solution with constellation simulator scenarios and resilience metrics.
Master's Thesis
Present the resilient PNT architecture and its results, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Navigation engineerPNT resilience specialistInertial systems engineerSynchronisation engineerCritical infrastructure analystSensor fusion researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with RTKLIB, MATLAB Navigation Toolbox, GNSS-SDR, Spirent SimGEN and Python NumPy, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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