This Master's degree programme consists solely of a 12 month research project. With several years senior marine navigation experience you will already have the skills, knowledge and expertise to undertake this stand- alone independent, workplace-based research project.

The main aim of the program is to acquire knowledge in the field of collecting, processing, and analysis of spatial data for the needs of modern navigation systems.

The MSc ASNAT aims at training scientists in Research and Development in the field of satellite-based positioning and telecommunications for the aviation industry and any other business sectors where mobile localization applications and services are key development assets (cars and trucks, maritime, agriculture, mobile telephony applications, etc.).

The elite study subject Satellite Technology is offered by the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science of the JMU as a research-oriented course of studies with a Master of Science degree within the framework of the Elite Network Bavaria. The course is conducted entirely in English. The students acquire special knowledge and skills necessary to be able to apply interdisciplinary contents from physics, computer science, geosciences, electrical engineering, mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering in the field of space technology to solve challenging tasks.