AG2926 Map Projections and Reference Systems 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50453
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Spherical geometry and geometry of the earth ellipsoid
- Geodetic coordinates and geodetic lines
- General projection theory
- Azimuthal, conical and cylindric projections
- UTM
- Astronomy and concept of time
- Geodetic triangulation
- Geoid and height systems
- Rotation of the Earth
- Celestial and terrestrial reference systems (ITRF, WGS 84, SWEREF 99, etc)
- 3D coordinate transformation with the Helmert model
- Estimation of transformation parameters
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student should
- understand mathematical foundations in various types of map projections
- be able to calculate geodetic and projection coordinates
- be able to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different projections
- have obtained understanding of how geodetic reference systems are constructed and possible problems
- be able to analyse relationship and difference between different reference systems
- be able to carry out transformation between different reference systems
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A completed bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics, geography, engineering physics, computer science, statistics, economics, and/or mathematics
Documented knowledge in Geodetic Surveyin Corresponding to the content in cours AG1818 together with Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
H. Fan (2013). Theoretical geodesy. Avdelningen för geodesi och satellitpositionering, KTH.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - 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
Written examination (TEN1), 3.0 credits Passed laboratory reports (ÖVN1), 3.0 credits Passed project report (PRO1) 1.5 credits
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.