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AI2609 Geodetic Sensor Technology 7.5 credits

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The course provides an overview of geographic data collection methods with advanced geodetic sensors, as well as deeper insight into data processing for various application areas, such as geodynamics, geodesy, meteorology, hydrology and oceanography.

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students

Application code

51558

Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI2609 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) and its application for monitoring movements of natural and artificial objects
  • Satellite altimetry and its application for determining changes in water levels.
  • GNSS-Reflectometry as a tool for monitoring water levels.
  • Satellite gravimetry and its applications in climate research

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Explain the fundamental principles of geodetic sensor technology and describe their application areas
  • Process data from the sensors, analyze, evaluate, and interpret the results.
  • Apply geodetic sensor techniques for monitoring deformations/movements of natural and artificial objects
  • Apply geodetic sensor techniques for Earth observations and studies related to climate change.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geomatics, technical physics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics.

At least 3 credits in each of the following subjects: Programming, Linear Algebra, Single-Variable Analysis, Probability Theory, and Statistics.

English B/6 proficiency.

Recommended prerequisites

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Written exam, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/ Surveying – Geodesy, Land Law and Real Estate Planning

Main field of study

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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