Course - Advanced Physical Geodesy - BA8202
BA8202 - Advanced Physical Geodesy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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| Øvinger | 1/3 | |||
| Muntlig eksamen | 2/3 |
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
Recommended previous knowledge
Physical Geodesy or equivalent (some knowledge of Earth's gravity field and potential theory).
Course materials
Heiskanen and Moritz (1967) Physical Geodesy.
Moritz (1980) Advanced Physical Geodesy.
Nahavandchi (2001) Physical Geodesy.
Recent Articles.
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Version: 1
Credits:
10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Language of instruction: English
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- Geodesy
- Geomatics
- Map subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Øvinger 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 2/3
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Øvinger 1/3
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"