GNSS Laboratory : research, academic education and professional advancement

Studying GNSS requires both theoretical and practical work. A dedicated facility is to be provided to students as well as to researchers in order to allow for research, academic education and professional advancement. Here we present the recent developments in establishing the GNSS laboratory at Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka, which is aimed to foster research activities, and at the same time provide a practical laboratory facility for both university students and professionals undergoing the professional advancement. Consisting of GNSS equipment and simulators, and the sensors of the space weather activity, the GNSS laboratory at Faculty of Maritime Studies in Rijeka provides a framework for a hands-on experience, thus both enhancing the competence of professionals and allowing for scientific activities. The paper will conclude with the brief summary of improvements in education as the result from the GNSS laboratory utilisation, and the plans for laboratory extensions.