Course detail

Geodetic Networks

FAST-IE54Acad. year: 2020/2021

Horizontal geodetic control networks - historical development. Coordinate system of Unified Trigonometric Cadastral Network. Astronomical-geodetic network, its modernization. Vertical geodetic control - development. Height system Bpv and its modernization. Gravimetric control - development and modernization. Geocentric reference systems and frames - development. Geodynamic networks. Local geodetic networks. Integration of classical and satellite measurements. Analysis and interpretation of repeated mesurements in geodetic networks. Pracical applications.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Josef Weigel, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Methods of mathematical analysis. Principles of measurements and their processing in geodetic networks. Overview of problems of horizontal, vertical and gravity controls. Principles of satellite measurements. Overview of coordinate systems.

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. Historical development of horizontal geodetic control networks. Coordinate system of Unified Trigonometric Cadastral Network. Astronomical-geodetic network, its modernization.
2. Development of vertical geodetic control. Height system Bpv and its modernization. Development and modernization of gravimetric control.
3. Geocentric reference systems and frames - development. Satellite networks in CR.
4. Methods of quasigeoid determination. Geodynamic networks. Local geodetic networks. Integration of classical and satellite measurements.
5. Analysis and interpretation of repeated mesurements in geodetic networks.
6. Pracical applications.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Detailed acquaintance with problems of development and modernization of geodetic horizontal, vertical and gravity controls. Detailed understanding of structure, measurement and adjustment of geodetic control networks. Understanding of the principles of integration of terrestrial and satellite measurements.

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

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-P-C-GK Doctoral

    branch GAK , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme D-K-C-GK Doctoral

    branch GAK , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Josef Weigel, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Historical development of horizontal geodetic control networks. Coordinate system of Unified Trigonometric Cadastral Network. Astronomical-geodetic network, its modernization. 2. Development of vertical geodetic control. Height system Bpv and its modernization. Development and modernization of gravimetric control. 3. Geocentric reference systems and frames - development. Satellite networks in CR. 4. Methods of quasigeoid determination. Geodynamic networks. Local geodetic networks. Integration of classical and satellite measurements. 5. Analysis and interpretation of repeated mesurements in geodetic networks. 6. Pracical applications.