Course detail

Theoretical Geodesy I

FAST-GE28Acad. year: 2018/2019

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, precise levelling - insruments and methods, geodetic and astronomic networks, reference systems and reference frames,GNSS satellites, satellite orbit, time systems, application in geodetic fields, transformation to cartographic projection, GPS heighting, introduction of space geodesy.

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, principles of GNSS technology. Leveling.

Co-requisites

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

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

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 sphere and rotational ellipsoid, spherical excess.
3. Reference ellipsoid, radius of curvature, normal sections, geodesic.
4. Direct problem and inverse problem on sphere andellipsoid.
5. Gravity field of Earth, equipotential surfaces, plumb line, geoid
6. Gravimetric methods, gravimeters, gravity networks.
7. Precise levelling, measurements and calculations.
8. Deflection of vertical,reduction observations to ellipsoid
9. Satellite and its orbits, time systems.
10. Application GPS in geodetic fields,transformation to cartographic projections, GNSS and heights, space technology.

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. Introduction of space geodesy and satellite methods in geodetic systems and frames.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

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

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 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 sphere and rotational ellipsoid, spherical excess.
3. Reference ellipsoid, radius of curvature, normal sections, geodesic.
4. Direct problem and inverse problem on sphere andellipsoid.
5. Gravity field of Earth, equipotential surfaces, plumb line, geoid
6. Gravimetric methods, gravimeters, gravity networks.
7. Precise levelling, measurements and calculations.
8. Deflection of vertical,reduction observations to ellipsoid
9. Satellite and its orbits, time systems.
10. Application GPS in geodetic fields,transformation to cartographic projections, GNSS and heights, space technology.

Exercise

39 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