AG1817 Map Projections and Reference Systems 6.0 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50666
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Spherical geometry and reference ellipsoid. Geodetic coordinates and geodetic lines. General projection theory. Azimuthal projections, conical projections and cylindrical projections. UTM. Astronomy and concept of time. Geodetic triangulation. Geoid and height system. Earth rotation. Celestial and terrestrial reference systems (ITRF, WGS 84, SWEREF 99. 3D coordinate transformation using Helmert-model. estimation of transformation parameters.
Intended learning outcomes
Student should understand different types of map projections and be able to do computations between geodetic and map projection coordinates. Student should also obtain insights on how geodetic reference systems are built and be able to transform coordinates between different reference systems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge in Geodetic Surveying corresponding to at least 1,5hp within course AG1818 Geodetic Surveying
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
H Fan (2013). Theoretical geodesy. Division of Geodesy and Goinformatics, KTH.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Examination, 3.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Student should pass a written examination and get all exercise assigments approved by the course coordinator.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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.