SG41212 – Advanced Physical Geodesy
Course Outline
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Course |
: FC41212 – Advanced Physical Geodesy |
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Core/Specilization |
: Specilization in Surveying & Geodesy |
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Programme |
: Bachelor of Science Honours in Surveying Sciences |
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Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
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Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
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Contact Hours |
: 100 |
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Year |
: IV |
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Semester |
: I |
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Prerequisites |
: SG32216 – Fundamentals in Physical Geodesy |
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Lecturer |
: Dr H.M.I.Prasanna |
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Room No. |
: SF-11 |
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Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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Synopsis
This course deals with advanced concepts of physical geodesy. It includes Earth’s external gravity potential with relevant mathematical formulation and global/local geopotential modelling.
Contents
Introduction to Earth’s external gravity potential and global geo-potential modelling, Earth’s external gravity field, Global and local geo-potential modelling
Learning Outcomes
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By the end of the course, students should be able to: |
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Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
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1. |
Analyse Earth’s external gravity field with mathematical formulation |
P01, P02, P05 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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2. |
Distinguish global and local geopotential models and modeling |
P01, P02, P03 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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3. |
Apply local geopotential techniques for geoid determination |
P01, P02, P05 |
Final Exam, Assignments |
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Student Learning Time (SLT)
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Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
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Directed Learning |
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Lectures and Student centered learning |
26 |
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Independent Learning |
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Preparation - Student centred learning activities |
30 |
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Self-Learning (Library & Internet) |
25 |
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Revision |
13 |
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Assessment |
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Assignments |
04 |
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Final Examination |
02 |
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TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology
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Lectures Presentations (individual) Assignments (individual) |
References
- Hofmann-Wellenhof Bernhard & Helmut Moritz (2006), Physical Geodesy.
- Bomford, G. (1965). Geodesy.
- Wolfgang Torge (2001). Geodesy.
- Hosmer and George L., Geodesy Including Astronomical observations, Gravity measruements, and method of least squares.
- Many resources in World Wide Web.
Grading
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Assignment |
50% |
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Final Examination |
50% |
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Total |
100% |