Course detail

Physical Geodesy

FAST-HE55Acad. year: 2014/2015

Geopotential models, methods of geopotential model testing, tidal deformations, satellite altimetry, determination of Earth´s crust motions, determination of local vertical datum shifts, development of World Height System, gyroscopes and acceleroeters, integration of inertial and satellite systems, application of physical geodesy methods.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Viliam Vatrt, DrSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge of physical fundaments of geodesy. Overview of traditional and contemporary methods of physical geodesy. Acquaintance with contemporary techniques for determination of Earth´s physical parameters.

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of geophysics and theoretical geodesy.

Co-requisites

Special chapters of mathematics and physics, space geodesy.

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 on practice, handover of protocols.

Course curriculum

1. Geopotential models.
2. Tidal deformations.
3. Satellite altimetry.
4. Determination of Earth´s crust motions 1.
5. Determination of Earth´s crust motions 2.
6. Gyroscopes.
7. Acceleration sensors.
8. Inertial systems.
9. Satellite systems.
10. Integration of inertial and satellite systems 1.
11. Integration of inertial and satellite systems 2.
12. Advanced international research projects.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Knowledge of physical fundaments of geodesy. Overview of traditional and contemporary methods of physical geodesy. Acquaintance with contemporary techniques for determination of Earth´s physical parameters.

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

Projects of local height datums conections to the World Height System, geopotential satellite model testing, applications in the project Galileo.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Hofmann-Wellenhof, B. - Moritz, H.: Physical geodesy. Springer, 2005.

Recommended reading

Burša, M., Kostelecký, J.: Space Geodesy and Space Geodynamics. Ministry of Defence CR, 1999.
Pick, M.: Advanced Physical Geodesy and Gravimetry. Ministry of Defence CR, 2000.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-GK Master's

    branch GD , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Viliam Vatrt, DrSc.

Syllabus

1. Geopotential models.
2. Tidal deformations.
3. Satellite altimetry.
4. Determination of Earth´s crust motions 1.
5. Determination of Earth´s crust motions 2.
6. Gyroscopes.
7. Acceleration sensors.
8. Inertial systems.
9. Satellite systems.
10. Integration of inertial and satellite systems 1.
11. Integration of inertial and satellite systems 2.
12. Advanced international research projects.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Viliam Vatrt, DrSc.

Syllabus

1. Geoid, quasigeoid profils and theirs difference
2. Innovative conversion of various type of heights, practical aspectds
3. Geopotential, gravity potential
4. Geopotential models testing
5. Creation of height systém
6. Improvement of geopotential model