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Course code: IGS10859o17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Satellite Geodesy
Major: Geodesy and Cartography
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 5
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Jan Kapłon
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course in English will be available if a minimum of 6 students sign up for a group.The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students
Learning outcomes: After the course, student will know the measurement methods and calculation techniques of satellite and space geodesy. Student will be able to calculate coordinates from GNSS measurements as well as to their transformation into global/national/local coordinate systems. Student will also be trained to use the static GNSS measurements for estimation of coordinates of geodetic networks and to use the Real Time Kinematic (RTK) method for surveying.
Competences: Student is able to interact and work in a team, taking there different roles. Student correctly identifies and resolves technical and legal problems in the field of satellite geodesy.
Prerequisites: Geodesy and geodetic astronomy
Course content: Methods and techniques of satellite geodesy. Methods for determining the position of points on the surface of the Earth with GPS technology. Practical application of GPS measurements of the geodetic networks with static method. Real-time methods of GPS survey. Methods of satellite and space observation for geodesy - overview of methods and applications. Movement of artificial satellites. Perturbations. Determination of orbits. Global Navigation Satellite Systems - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo. Basics of GNSS systems. Measurement technologies - static and kinematic. Determination of the position in real-time. Role of permanent GNSS stations in modern geodesy at global, regional and national level and in geodynamic studies.
Recommended literature: Seeber, G., Satellite Geodesy 2nd Edition, de Gruyter, Berlin-New York, 2003;
Strang G., Borre K., Linear Algebra, Geodesy and GPS, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 1996;
Hofmann-Wellenhof B., Lichtenegger H., Wasle E., GNSS – Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Springer-Verlag 2008;
Assessment methods: Written tests, completion of practical and computing exercises
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