Course - Satellite Gravimetry and Altimetry - BA8604
BA8604 - Satellite Gravimetry and Altimetry
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 1/3 | |||
Muntlig eksamen | 2/3 |
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.
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Version: 1
Credits:
10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2011
Language of instruction: English
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- Geodesy
- Geomatics
- Map subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Oral examination
- 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 Oppgave 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 Oppgave 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"