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103-0249-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Geospatial Reference Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Benedikt Soja, Dr. Adam Marek Cegla
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:45

Abstract

This course is an advanced introduction to spatial and temporal reference systems for acquisition, analysis and communication of geospatial data. The course covers definitions, conventions and comprehensive real world examples of coordinate reference systems, time reference systems, their respective practical realization, and operations for changing data between them.

Objective

After this course the students should be able to describe the most important established national and international spatial and temporal reference systems; describe the techniques, processes, and institutions needed to establish and maintain reference frames; select appropriate reference systems and frames for specific geospatial modeling/analysis tasks; carry out coordinate transformations, conversions, and time operations on geospatial data, taking into account and quantifying the uncertainties; combine geospatial data originally referring to different reference frames into a single reference frame.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
The practical exercises and labs included in this course are graded as compulsory continuous performance assessment (obligatorische Leistungselemente). The grading scheme will be announced and explained at the beginning of the course. The overall grade of the course results from this continuous performance assessment (weight 30%) and the grade obtained during the oral session exam (weight 70%). The continuous performance assessement does not have to be passed on its own.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geospatial Reference Systems No time listed 4 h weekly

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