FAG5124 Net Optimization and Deformation Monitoring 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus FAG5124 (Spring 2019–)

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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The purpose is to achieve ability to perform an optimal planning and realization of a geodetic network for deformation monitoring. The main content of the course are:

- Study on optimum figure of geodetic network for increasing its sensitivity to detect deformation,

- Optimization and design of monitoring networks with geodetic and nongeodetic observables,

- The functional relationship between the deformation models and the observed quantities,

- Different ceriteria for deformation monitoring (precision, reliability, sensitivity and economy),

- Single and multi objective optimization models (SOOM and MOOM),

- Automatic displacement monitoring algorithms,

- Geometrical and physical analyses of deformation,

- Deformation detection and alarm system.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student shall be able to:

- apply different criteria for optimizing the geodetic net,

- evaluate the collected data (outliers detection, errors, etc.) for deformation analysis,

- analyse and interpret the results obtained from deformation net (geometrical and physical interpretation),

- perform simulation and optimization of geodetic networks and test the sensitivity of the net to detect deformation,

- set up proper stochastic models for geodetic network adjustments,

- use proper alarm system in deformation projects,

- perform a deformation monitoring project.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Advanced Theory of Errors

Satellite Positioning

Recommended prerequisites

Advanced Theory of Errors

Satellite Positioning

Literature

- Kuang S. L. (1996). Geodetic network analysis and optimal design: concepts and applications, Ann Arbor Press, Inc., Chelsea, Michigan.

- Grafarend E.W. and Sanso F. (1985). Optimization and Design of Geodetic Networks, Springer.

- Fan H. (2010). Theory of Errors and Least Squares Adjustment. Lecture Note. ISBN 91-7170-200-8. Chapters 5 and 6.

- Scientific papers downloadable via the university’s library

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

PRO1 - Project, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
SEM1 - Seminar, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

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Other requirements for final grade

A written report and/or project report.

Examiner

Milan Horemuz

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

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