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 be able to compute basic coordinate transformations and simple adjusment computation. To become aware of the geodetic research topics and applications done on the Earth and in space.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 04.09.2023 - 12.10.2023
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: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course gives students a basic understanding of geodesy and geodetic techniques both on land and in space, concentrating more on the surveying type of measurements with total station (tacheometer), levelling and satellite positioning. Reference systems, map projections and height system basics are introduced and 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
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn IEnrollment :
Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).