Course detail

Special Local Geodetic Networks

FAST-4E6Acad. year: 2019/2020

Constrained and free geodetic networks – problems of measurement and adjustment.
Combined networks with terrestrial, astronomical and GPS measurements.
Local special networks for deformation measurements.
Method of free network adjustment- theory fundamentals, practical processing.
2D and 3D networks. Network optimization.
Accuracy analysis of surface and underground tunnel control networks.
Software systems for adjustment of geodetic networks .

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student gets an overview of problems and adjustment methodology of local special geodetic networks for engineering purposes. Student masters the methodology for combined adjustment of heterogeneous measurements in geodetic networks including the accuracy and reliability analysis.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of methods of mathematical analysis and matrix calculus. Detailed knowledge of adjustment and accuracy analysis methodology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Constrained and free geodetic networks, measurement and adjustment.
2. Combined networks with terrestrial, astronomical and GPS measurements.
3. Local special networks for deformation measurements.
4. 2D and 3D networks. Network optimization.
5. Accuracy analysis of surface and underground tunnel control networks.
6. Software systems for adjustment of geodetic networks.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Getting an overview of problems and adjustment methodology of local special geodetic networks for engineering purposes. Mastering of methodology for combined adjustment of heterogeneous measurements in geodetic networks including the accuracy and reliability analysis.

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

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Abelovič, J. a kol.: Meranie v geodetických sieťach. Alfa Bratislava 1990
Grafarend, E. W., Sansó, F.: Optimization and Design of Geodetic Networks. Springer Berlin 1985
Hradílek, L.: Vysokohorská geodézie. Academia Praha 1984

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Otakar Švábenský, CSc.