AH2917 Advanced Theory of Errors 7.5 credits

• Gralized matrix inverses, minimum-norm inverses, least squares inverses and minimum-norm least squares inverses
• Free network adjustment and its interpretations
• Variance-covariance components. Helmert’s method and BQUE.
• Gross error detection. Data snooping
• Local redundancies. Concept of reliability 

Project work is to adjust and analyze a two-dimensional trangulation network. The work and the results must be presented in a project report. 

After completing the course the student should

• be able to calculate generalized matrix inverses and apply them in free network adjustment
• understand the concept of variance-covariance components and how they can be estimated
• be able to detect gross errors in measurement data

For single course students:

• A completed Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 180 credits academic studies in the field of Technical Science, Economics or Planning and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.

For program students:

•  AH2921 Adjustment theory or equivalent

For single course students:

• A completed Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 180 credits academic studies in the field of Technical Science, Economics or Planning and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.

For program students:

• AH2921 Adjustment theory or equivalent

Fan, H. (2006). Theory of Errors and Least Squares Adjustment. KTH.

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

• PRO1 - Project, 7.5 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.

Approved project report (PRO1; 7.5 cr)

Huaan Fan

• 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.