- Potential theory. Geodetic boundary value problems
- Legendre functions and spherical harmonics
- Theory of Stokes, Molodenskii and Bjerhammar
- Least squares collocation
- Gravity reduction, isostacy and Moho surface
- Numerical computation of the geoid
- Dedicated satellite gravity missions
- Least squares modification of Stokes' formula by combining with global gravitational models
F1E5007 Physical Geodesy 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
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Course syllabus F1E5007 (Autumn 2016–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this course, students should
- have deep understanding of the mathematical and physical foundation for representation and determination of the earth's gravity field
- have acquired practical skills in performing relevant numerical investigations
- be familiar with different geoid determination methods, in particular methods developed at KTH.
- be able to relate the earth's gravity field to studies of the earth system including global climate change
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic knowledge in physical geodesy at master level.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Heiskanen and Moritz (1967). Physical geodesy
Moritz (1980). Advanced physical geodesy.
Sjöberg (2011). The KTH approach to modelling the geoid.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
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), 7,5 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.