Generalized matrix inverses and free network adjustment. estimation of variance-covariance components. Reliability, local redundancy and gross error detection. Smoothing, filtering and prediction.
FAG5126 Advanced Theory of Errors 7.5 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAG5126 (Spring 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this course, students should be able to apply some advanced error analysis methods, with proper understanding of their potential and limitations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Theory of errors
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Sjöberg (1984). Lecture notes on general matrix calculus, adjustment and variance-covariance component estimation. In Nordiska Forskarkurser "Optimization of Geodetic Operations". Fan (1997). Theory of errors and least squares adjustment.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
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
PROJ, projeckt work
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
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
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Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Huaan Fan huaan.fan@abe.kth.se 08-7907340
Supplementary information
Course literature:
Introduction:
Hofmann-Wellenhof, Bernhard, Lichtenegger, Herbert, Wasle, Elmar, 2008. GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Springer, Wien, New York.
Ionosphere:
F. Ghafoori. Modeling the Impact of Equatorial Ionospheric Irregularities on GPS Receiver Performance. UCGE Reports no. 20361, September 2012, University of Calgary
Troposphere:
V. B. Mendes. Modeling the Neutral-Atmosphere Propagation Delay in Radiometric Space Techniques. Technical Report no. 199, April 1999, Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, University of New Brunswick
Selected up to date journal papers