Course detail

Geodesy and basic space geodesy

FAST-GE21Acad. year: 2013/2014

Figure of the Earth, retational ellipsoid, conventional ellipsoides, systems of coordinates, radius of curvature, sphere, spherical excess, normal sections, geodesic, direct problem and inverse problem on sphere (ellipsoid), gravity field of Earth, equipotential surfaces, plumb line, normal of ellipsoid, geoid, deflection of the vertical, reduction observations to ellipsoid, network adjustment, geodetic and astronomic networks, reference systems and reference frames,GPS satellites, satellite orbit, time systems, GPS observations, systematic errors in GPS data, solutions of GPS baselines, application in geodetic fields, transformation to cartographic projection, GPS heighting, DGPS, RTK-GPS

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Josef Weigel, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student gets an overview of hight geodesy. Acquaintance with basic principles, methods and processing data. Student gets an overview of terminology for consequential courses.

Prerequisites

Measurements and computing geodetic observations on the plane, adjustment geodetic networks in plane. Leveling.

Co-requisites

Mathematics,GNSS,History of geodesy,State plane coordinat systems, Height systems

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures, practical classes and self-study assignments. Attendance at lectures is optional, but attendance at classes is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Attendance at seminars is compulsory (2 outs can be apologized). They write the four written tests - the sum of points of all tests must be at least 50% of the total achievable points from all tests. Missed test will be replaced in the agreed date. All required programs must be completed. The exam is composed from test, numerical and oral part. 30% of the points are generated from the exercise evaluation. The total number of points is 100, for the successful completion of the exam 50% of points

Course curriculum

1. Figure of the Earth and mathematic surfaces. History of geodesy.
2. Systems of coordinates on rotational ellipsoid
3. Radius of curvature, sphere, spherical excess.
4. Normal sections, geodesic.
5. Direct problem and inverse problem on sphere (ellipsoid)
6. Gravity field of Earth, equipotential surfaces, plumb line, geoid
7. Gravimetric methods, gravimeters
8. Deflection of vertical,reduction observations to ellipsoid
9. Networks of trigonometry, heighs and gravimetry.
10. Reference systems and reference frames
11. Satellite and its orbits, time systems.
12. GPS measurements, systematic errors, solutions of GPS baselines
13. Application GPS in geodetic fields,transformation to cartographic projections,DGPS, RTK
14. Height systems and GPS heighting

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students adopt the global parameters for the figure of the eart and its gravity field. The earth´s curvature and gravity field must be considered in geodetic surveys. Applicatons of GPS satellite methods in geodetic systems and frames are studyied.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Consultation and practising of operation of computing laboratory in Dpt of Geodesy of the Faculty of Civil Engineering (B building).

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Vykutil, J.: Vyšší geodézie. Kartografie Praha, 1982. (CS)
Abelovič, J. a kol.: Meranie v geodetických sieťach. Alfa Bratislava, 1990. (SK)
Cimbálník, M., Mervart: Vyšší geodézie 1. ČVUT Praha, 1997. (CS)
Czarnecki, K.: Geodezja wspólczesna. Wiedza i Zycie Warszawa, 1997.
WEIGEL, J. MACHOTKA, R.: Vyšší geodézie a základy kosmické geodézie. VUT, 2009. (CS)

Recommended reading

Vaniček, P., Krakivsky, E.: Geodesy: The Concepts. NorthHolland, Amsterdam, 1980. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

52 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Josef Weigel, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Figure of the Earth and mathematic surfaces. History of geodesy.
2. Systems of coordinates on rotational ellipsoid
3. Radius of curvature, sphere, spherical excess.
4. Normal sections, geodesic.
5. Direct problem and inverse problem on sphere (ellipsoid)
6. Gravity field of Earth, equipotential surfaces, plumb line, geoid
7. Gravimetric methods, gravimeters
8. Deflection of vertical,reduction observations to ellipsoid
9. Networks of trigonometry, heighs and gravimetry.
10. Reference systems and reference frames
11. Satellite and its orbits, time systems.
12. GPS measurements, systematic errors, solutions of GPS baselines
13. Application GPS in geodetic fields,transformation to cartographic projections,DGPS, RTK
14. Height systems and GPS heighting

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Josef Weigel, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction, Basic of spferical trigonometry
2. Spherical triangles, spherical excess
3. Sphere, Geodetic direct and inverse solution
4. Reference ellipsoid, Coordinate transformation
5. Computing on the ellipsoid surface, radius of curvature
6. Precise leveling - tests of leveling instruments
7. Precise leveling - practical measurements
8. GNSS - practical measurements
9. GNSS - calkulations in LGO
10. Recapitulation and credit