GIS-E1010 - Geodesy and Positioning D, Lecture, 13.9.2021-25.10.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

To understand the principles of geodetic measurements of distance, height, angle and gravity. To understand the basic principles of satellite positioning. To understand the principles and importance of reference systems. To learn to measure survey and geodetic base networks and to prepare documents related to them. To become aware of the geodetic research topics and applications done on the Earth and in space.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 25.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maaria Nordman

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English, Finnish, Swedish

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course prepares for planning or executing simple geodetic measurements and computations in the form of base and mapping surveys. Of measuring equipment, total station (tacheometer), level and satellite receiver both in static and real-time kinematic mode are discussed. Reference systems, map projections and height systems basics are discussed. The basics of both space geodesy and navigation are covered.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam and exercises

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (24 h), assignments (52 h), self-study (40 h), preparation for examination + examination (19 h)

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Partly here:

    https://users.aalto.fi/~mvermeer/geodesy.pdf

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

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