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Physical Geodesy and Geodynamics
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:27
Abstract
Newton's Laws and accelerated reference systems; gravitation and potential theory, gravity and normal gravity; linear model of the gravity field; gravity reductions, solution of the geodetic boundary value problem; geoid computation.
Objective
Obtain knowledge in Physical Geodesy as a fundamental topic forming the basis for Geomatics and Geodynamics. Acquire skills in calculus covered in Physical Geodesy.
Content
Newton's laws and accelerated reference systems - Newton's laws - Inertial systems - Accelerated systems and fictitious forces Gravitation and potential theory - Newton’s law of gravitation - Integral and differential formulas of potential theory Gravity Normal gravity Linear model of the gravity field - Disturbances of the gravity field - Anomalies of the gravity field Gravity reductions Solution of the geodetic boundary value problem - Stokes’ formula - Vening-Meinesz formula - Series representation of gravity field functionals Geoid computation - Application of the integration formula by Stokes - Geoid computations with spherical harmonics functions - Gravity anomalies and spherical harmonics functions - Geoid computation using the combination method - Signal characteristics of geoid and gravity anomalies
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script exists in English
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Physical Geodesy and Geodynamics |
|
3 h weekly |