- Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) and its application for monitoring movements of natural and artificial objects
- Satellite altimetry and its application for determining changes in water levels.
- GNSS-Reflectometry as a tool for monitoring water levels.
- Satellite gravimetry and its applications in climate research
AI2609 Geodetic Sensor Technology 7.5 credits
The course provides an overview of geographic data collection methods with advanced geodetic sensors, as well as deeper insight into data processing for various application areas, such as geodynamics, geodesy, meteorology, hydrology and oceanography.
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Course syllabus AI2609 (Autumn 2024–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of geodetic sensor technology and describe their application areas
- Process data from the sensors, analyze, evaluate, and interpret the results.
- Apply geodetic sensor techniques for monitoring deformations/movements of natural and artificial objects
- Apply geodetic sensor techniques for Earth observations and studies related to climate change.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geomatics, technical physics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics.
At least 3 credits in each of the following subjects: Programming, Linear Algebra, Single-Variable Analysis, Probability Theory, and Statistics.
English B/6 proficiency.
Equipment
Literature
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, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 1.5 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.
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.