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BA8202

Advanced Physical Geodesy

Credits 10.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

Potential theory, Geodetic Boundary Value Problem, Stokes-Helmert method of geoid computation, Kernel modification in Stokes's integral, Topographic corrections with integral formulas and spherical harmonic procedure, Atmospheric corrections, Global gravity models, Gravity field parameter computations and recent developments in research within physical geodesy.

Learning outcome

The course shall develop knowledge and competences both broadly and in depth, within selected central isusses in physical geodesy and geodetic boundary value problem.

Learning methods and activities

The course will be given as conducted self-tuition, with compulsory exercises, and one project which will be evaluated.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Course materials

Heiskanen and Moritz (1967) Physical Geodesy.
Moritz (1980) Advanced Physical Geodesy.
Nahavandchi (2001) Physical Geodesy.
Recent Articles.

Subject areas

  • Geodesy
  • Geomatics
  • Map subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Øvinger
Weighting 1/3

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Øvinger
Weighting 1/3

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