Geodesy
Geodesi

VGMF10, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective mandatory for: L3
Elective for: IBYI3, IBYV3, L4-gi, V4-at, V4-tv
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of concepts and methods used in satellite geodesy (GPS) and geodetic surveying with applications to real problems. Furthermore, it aims to equip students with fundamental knowledge in the methods of geo-data collection and mapping with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) and laser scanning (Lidar).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to have an understanding and knowledge of the connection between satellite positioning and terrestrial surveying.
• be able to formulate various types of mathematical models for geodetic problem-solving with the help of ordinary least-squares (OLS) and other computational models.
• be able to understand and draw up solutions to various practical problems according to the rules and norms.
• be able to explain methods of geo-data collection and mapping using drones and Lidar

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to analyze and interpret the results obtained from calculations of different types of errors and adjustment theory.
• be able to assess the reliability of ordinary least-squares calculations.

Contents

The fundamental principles and definitions of geodesy, reference systems and map projections, control point surveying, transformations, plane and leveling measurements, and theory of errors and adjustment. Satellite positioning methods, data collection and mapping with terrestrial surveying as well as new techniques based on drone and Lidar system. Considerable emphasis is placed on the connection between locations based on airborne (e.g. Lidar, drone), satellite-borne (e.g. GPS) and terrestrial techniques.

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, and fieldwork.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

Written exam, satisfactory assignments, and participation in fieldwork. For grade 3, it is needed to get approved on all assignments and fieldwork. The written examination at the end of the course is not required for grade 3. For extra grades (4 and 5), however, the final written examination is needed.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0111. Name: Geodesy.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).

Admission

Admission requirements:

• EXTA50 Surveying or VGMA05 Geodetic Surveying or VGMF15 Geodetic Surveying

Reading list

• Charles D. Ghilani: Elementary surveying: an introduction to geomatics. Pearson, 2017, ISBN: 978-0134604657. 15 th ed.
• Handouts and scientific articles and reports.
• Geodetisk och fotogrammetrisk mätnings- och beräkningsteknik, https://www.lantmateriet.se/globalassets/om-lantmateriet/var-samverkan-med-andra/hmk/kurskompendium/formelsamling_20211004.pdf.

Contact

Course coordinator: Sadegh Jamali, sadegh.jamali@tft.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tft.lth.se