Course detail

Physical Geodesy

FAST-HE55Acad. year: 2016/2017

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

Student gets knowledge of physical geodesy, geopotencial models and satellite methods for models creation.

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of geophysics and theoretical geodesy.

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. 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

Not applicable.

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.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Viliam Vatrt, DrSc.