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BYGL2410

Geodetic Control Networks

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik

About

About the course

Course content

  • Error theory and error propagation
  • Weights of observations
  • Least squares method; mathematical fundaments
  • Adjustment calculation using least squares method
  • Developing observation equations (from leveling, angle- and distance observations)
  • Adjustment of level nets (coding)
  • Adjustment of resection (free stationing) (coding)
  • Adjustment of networks (off the shelf software)
  • Blunder detection, goodness of fit test, internal reliability, external reliability and the related Norwegian standards
  • Network analyses (off the shelf software)
  • Coordinate transformations (coding)

Learning outcome

The candidate:

  • has fundamental knowledge of adjustment and analysis of surveying data from methods such as leveling, total station, and GNSS, using the least squares method.
  • possesses the necessary knowledge to use national and international software for adjustment calculations and analyzing surveying data.
  • can explain relevant standards in surveying and prepare documentation in accordance with them.
  • can apply their knowledge to design, measure, and calculate a control point network that meets industry standards for quality and reliability.
  • has sufficient knowledge of error theory, blunder detection, testing the quality of known input data, and reliability analysis to ensure accurate results in surveying projects.

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Project work
  • Supervision

The course can be given as a guided self-study if less than 6 students are registered.

The course includes mandatory requirements that require in-person attendance at the Gjøvik campus. Students in online study programs should plan for two on-campus meetings in Gjøvik, each lasting up to three days.

Further on evaluation

A retake oral exam will be held in August. In case of failure, the assignments must be completed again when the course is retaken. The portfolio consists of 3 assignments to be turned in. Some will be handed in as groupwork, while others as individual work. All assignments must be passed. 40% of the course's grade will be based on an overall evaluation of the submitted assignments. Assignments that are rejected will be given a deadline to make a deferred resubmission upon petition to the course coordinator. Any appeals concerning the grading of the assignment will only apply to the 40% of the overall course grade constituted by the assignments.

Specific conditions

Course materials

  • Handout materials (Blackboard)

There is no obligatory textbook. Suggested reading list:

  • Charles D. Ghilanic (2017): Adjustment Computations, 6th Edition, Wiley, (ISBN:ISBN: 9781119385981)
  • Instrument and software manuals (regularly updated on the relevant website or in the intranet)

Material in Norwegian (non-Norwegian-speaking students will get help in translation from the course coordinator):

  • Inge Revhaug (1993). Feillære og utjevningsreging. Landbruksbokhandelen (ISBN 82-557-0386-1)
  • George Preiss (2010): Landmålingsnøyaktighet og -analyse
  • Skogseth, T. (2014). Grunnleggende landmåling. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget (ISBN: 978-82-05-44934-3).
  • Geodetisk grunnlag - koordinatbaserte referansesystemer og kvalitetssikring av grunnlagspunkt 1.0
  • Kartverket (2005): Geodatastandarden (oppdateres ved www.kartverket.no)
  • Kartverket (2009): Grunnlagsnettstandarden (oppdateres ved www.kartverket.no)
  • Kartverket (2009): Satellittbasert posisjonsbestemmelse (oppdateres ved www.kartverket.no)
  • Kartverket (2011): Stedfesting av matrikkelenhets- og råderettsgrenser (oppdateres ved www.kartverket.no)
  • Kartverket (2009): Koordinatbasert referansesystem (oppdateres ved www.kartverket.no)

Subject areas

  • Geomatics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination