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FAG3200 Geodetic reference systems 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus FAG3200 (Autumn 2017–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAG3200 (Autumn 2017–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

1. Literature study on both reference systems and map projections:

  (a) computations of geodetic lines on the reference ellipsoid,

  (b) different types of map projections including computations of deformations and project coordinates;

  (c) theoretical basis of astro-geodetic triangulation and height systems;

  (d) modern 3D geodetic reference frames and related astro-geodynamic phenomenas and

  (e) transformation between different reference frames.

2. The literature study is completed with a written exam.

3. Select either topic; reference systems or map projections, and together with the main supervisor, define a smaller project linked to the topic of the doctoral studies.

4. Present results of the project in a written report for approval by main supervisor and course examiner.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student should have obtained an insight into problems and current research topics related to geodetic reference systems and map projections.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

AG5129 Theory of Errors

AG5130 Satellite Based Positioning

Recommended prerequisites

AG5129 Theory of Errors

AG5130 Satellite Based Positioning

Literature

För steg 1 och 2:

  (a) Fan (2016). Theoretical geodesy. KTH

  (b) Jordan, W., Eggert, O., and Kneissl, M. (1959). Handbuch der Vermessungskunde, Band IV: Matematische Geodäsie. Stuttgart.

  (c) Pettersson, L. (1985). Geografisk geodesi. LMV, Gävle

  (d) Hoffmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H. and Collins, J. (2008). GNSS, Theory and Practice. Springer-Verlag Wien New York.

För steg 3 och 4, litteratur som passar till projektet. Detta kan t.ex. vara aktuella tidskriftsartiklar eller artiklar från proceedings och workshops t.ex. från EUREF kommissionen, IAG, International GNSS Service (IGS) eller Nordiska Kommissionen för Geodesi (NKG).

Examination and completion

Grading scale

G

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.

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

    Written exam (TEN1): 3p

    Project report (PRO1): 4,5p

    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

    Education cycle

    Third cycle

    Postgraduate course

    Postgraduate courses at ABE/ Surveying – Geodesy, Land Law and Real Estate Planning