Geodetic Science

Course aim

To introduce students to the fundamentals of geodetic reference systems, positional astronomy, physical geodesy and gravity models for the Earth.

Course content

Geodetic and astronomical reference systems. Introduction to geodetic control networks. Height systems and geoid definition. Orthometric corrections to spirit levelling.
Advanced ellipsoidal computations. Redfearns and Robbins formulae. Long line EDM reductions.
Azimuth determination by solar and stellar methods. Trigonometrical heighting.
Elementary potential theory and gravity. Geoid-ellipsoid separations, gravity anomalies, elementary earth and sea tides.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.