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103-0185-00L 2 Credits

Higher Geodesy II

Höhere Geodäsie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans-Gert Kahle
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:20

Abstract

Fundamentals of curved surfaces and differential geometry. Applications in National and Global Surveying. Gravity field referenced coordinate systems. Observation equations, space- and earth-bound reference systems. Fundamentals of potential theory for geoid determination. Terrestrial and satellite-geodetic applications.

Objective

Acquire skill in calculus covered in mathematical geodesy

Content

Fundamentals of curved surfaces and differential geometry. Applications in National and Global Surveying. Gravity field referenced coordinate systems. Observation equations, space- and earth-bound reference systems. Fundamentals of potential theory for geoid determination. Terrestrial and satellite-geodetic applications.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Kahle, H.-G., Skriptum Höhere Geodäsie II

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Höhere Geodäsie II
  • Tue 12:45-14:30 (HPP G 6)
2 h weekly

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