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AH2914 Physical Geodesy 7.5 credits

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Gravity field of the earth. Geoid determination.

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2914 (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Gravitational law, Laplace's equation and boundary value problemsb.
  • Gravity field, normal field and anomalous field of the earthc.
  • Global gravitational field and spherical harmonic expansionsd.
  • Stokes' formula, Poisson's integral and Vening Meinesz formula
  • Trunction errors, combination of Stokes' formula with global gravitational modelsf.
  • Molodenski's theory, Bjerhammar's methods and collocation

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should

  • be familiar with the mathematical and physical fundamentals of physical geodesy
  • understand the principles of gravity field determination
  • be able to carry out practical geoid computations

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Bachelor of Science in surveying or geomatics including at least 120 credits and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

For students enrolled in a program at KTH:

AH2922 Map projections and reference systems or equivalent.

AND

AH2923 Global navigation satellite systems or equivalent.

Recommended prerequisites

For single course students:

Bachelor of Science in surveying or geomatics including at least 180 credits and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

For students enrolled in a program at KTH:

AH2922 Map projections and reference systems or equivalent.

AND

AH2923 Global navigation satellite systems or equivalent.

Equipment

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Literature

Fan, H. (2008). Theoretical Geodesy. KTH.

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, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 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.

Written exam (TEN1; 4.5 cr)

Approved laboration (LAB1; 3 cr)

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

Profile picture Huaan Fan

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

Satellite Gravimetry

Contact

Milan Horemuz (milan.horemuz@abe.kth.se)