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AH2921 Adjustment Theory 6.0 credits

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Error analysis of geospatial data and adjustment of measurements using the least squares method.

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2921 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Types and characteristics of errors. Standard errors and weights. Error propagation.
  • Error curve, error ellipse and error ellipsoid
  • Statistical distributions. Confidence intervals. Regression and variance analysis.
  • Least squares principle. Condition adjustment. Linearization of non-linear conditions.
  • Adjutsment by elements. Linearization of non-linear observation equations.
  • Observation equations of common geodetic measurements.
  • Other adjustment models.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, students should be able to

  • analyze errors  and geospatial data quality
  • carry out calculations of least squares adjustment
  • use theoretical insights of errors in designing and planning of practical surveying work

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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:

  • AH1816 Geodetic Surveying or equivalent

Recommended prerequisites

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:

  • AH1816 Geodetic Surveying or equivalent

Equipment

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Literature

Fan (1997). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment. 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, 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.

TEN1 -  Written exam, 3,0 p, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

LAB1 - Laboratory works, 3,0 p, grading scale: P, F

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

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

AH2917 Advanced theory of errors

Contact

Huaan Fan, huaan.fan@abe.kth.se, 08-790 7340