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BA8604

Satellite Gravimetry and Altimetry

Credits 10.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Assignment and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

An introduction to classical mechanics, Earth's gravity potential, Low satellite orbits, Perturbation theory, orbit determination, orbit analysis, Earth's gravity field parameter determination, Satellite altimetry (projects), Altimeter measurements, Mean sea surface (MSS)determination, Sea surface topography (SST), Applications (for example in ocean circulation and transport).

Learning outcome

The course shall develop knowledge and competences within selected isusses in satellite observation systems (gravimetry and altimetry).

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

Required previous knowledge

Geometric Satellite Geodesy (GPS) and Physical Geodesy or equivalent (some knowledge of Earth's gravity field and satellite observations).

Course materials

Vanicek and Krakiwsky (1986) Geodesy: The concepts.
Seeber (2002) Satellite Geodesy.
Nahavandchi (2003) Satellite gravimetry.
Shum C.K. (2004) Lecture notes.
Recent articles.

Subject areas

  • Geodesy
  • Geomatics
  • Map subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Oppgave
Weighting 1/3

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 2/3
Oppgave
Weighting 1/3

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