Course detail
Geodetical Astronomy and Space Geodesy II
FAST-HE06Acad. year: 2023/2024
Dynamic of satellite orbit in gravity field - problem of two bodies.
Kepler’s laws.
Disturbed and undisturbed satellite movement.
Observation methods of tracking satellites.
Global navigational satellite systems with particular view to GPS and it‘s application.
Other techniques of satellite geodesy(SLR, satellite altimetry, DORIS, satellite Earth gravity missions).
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Geodesy (GED)
Entry knowledge
Kinematics and dynamics of motion, Newton‘s motional laws, Newton‘s gravitational law, law of refraction and reflection of the light, dispersion of wave motion, methods of modulation of waves, field of dissipative forces, physical conditions in Earth‘s atmosphere.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Aims
Introduction with spatial geodesy, particularly with satellite geodesy. Students become familiar with dynamism of satellite motion in gravitational field, with methods of terrestrial satellites tracking and results processing.
Students got wider knowledges in field of space geodesy.
Students got wider knowledges in field of space geodesy.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Fixel Jan: Geodetická astronomie I a základy kosmické geodézie. VUTIUM, 2000. (CS)
MACHOTKA, R.; FIXEL, J.: GEODETICKÁ ASTRONOMIE A KOSMICKÁ GEODÉZIE II, KOSMICKÁ GEODÉZIE. VUT v Brně - studijní opora, 2007. (CS)
MACHOTKA, R.; FIXEL, J.: GEODETICKÁ ASTRONOMIE A KOSMICKÁ GEODÉZIE II, KOSMICKÁ GEODÉZIE. VUT v Brně - studijní opora, 2007. (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Problem of two bodies, Kepler’s laws.
2. Disturbed and undisturbed satellite movement.
3. Optical and electronic observation methods of tracking satellites.
4. Use of satellites for solving basic problems.
5. Basic methods of determination of position.
6. GPS – system description.
7. GPS – application in surveying.
8. GPS – receivers, related settlements.
9. Satellite altimetry, satellite Earth gravity missions, Earth Gravity Models.
10. Other techniques of satellite geodesy (SLR, DORIS).
Exercise
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Introduction. Computation of astronomical azimuth from Sun or Polaris observation, task 1.
Preparation of observation program, computer planetarium and its use, task 2.
Determination of astronomical azimuth using the Polaris - observation.
Determination of astronomical azimuth using the Polaris - repeated observation, task 3.
Ephemeris of GPS satellite computation - non disturbed motion, task 4a.
Ephemeris of GPS satellite computation - disturbed motion, task 4b.
Free time for task 4 finishing.
Networks of GNSS permanent stations.
Final test.