Conferences and summits: ESA-JRC International Summer School on GNSS 2025
ESA-JRC International Summer School on GNSS 2025
The 16th edition of the European Space Agency (ESA)-Joint Research Centre (JRC) Summer School on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) will be held in Arachova, Greece. This summer school aims to train future generations of scientists and engineers to support the space programme and foster innovation in the domain of space-related applications.
Practical Information
When: Monday 14 July 2025, 10:00 - Friday 25 July 2025, 20:00 (EEST)
Where: Arachova, Greece
Who should attend: Graduate students (with a first university degree), Ph.D. candidates, early-stage researchers, and young professionals.
Languages: English
Description
The programme includes lectures from internationally-renowned scientists and specialists, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of satellite navigation. Topics will cover:
- The GNSS system and its signals
- Processing of observations in a receiver
- Determining the position-navigation-time (PNT) solution
Lab work is organized to complement the theoretical lectures, providing attendees with hands-on experience. Additional lectures will cover:
- Implementation and commercialization of GNSS products
- Business strategies
The future of satellite systems will also be discussed. The main emphasis will be on the development of a group project based on the attendees’ innovative ideas, covering all aspects from the business plan and technical feasibility to the marketing of the final product or service.
The programme is open to graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, early-stage researchers, and young professionals willing to broaden their knowledge from international lecturers in the field of satellite navigation.
