Course - Geodesy - TBA4245
Geodesy
About
About the course
Course content
Geometry of the reference ellipsoid, geoid modelling, datum, conform projection of the ellipsoid, satellite geodesy (GPS), system description and measuring techniques. Transformation of satellite vectors to a map projection. Estimation of coordinates and heights. Analyses of observations and networks.
Learning outcome
The course gives a teoretical platform in computations on the elliosoid and its map projections, in computations and analyses of coordinates and heights, and a further introduction to satellite geodesy (GPS/GNSS).
Learning methods and activities
Lechures. Computations and laboratory excersises. A subset of the assignments counts 30% of the final grade. The lectures and assignments are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exerecises
Recommended previous knowledge
Based on course TBA4235 Geodesy and Photogrammetry (see course description for 2009/10).
Course materials
Hofmann-Wellenhof: GPS. Theory and Practice. Compendia published at the department.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIB6020 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Geodesy
- Geomatics
- Map subjects
- Nautic
- Technological subjects