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103-0850-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BAUG

Physical and Kinematic Geodesy

Physikalische und kinematische Geodäsie

Lecturers: Dr. Katrin Bentel
Examiners: Dr. Matthias Aichinger-Rosenberger, Dr. Katrin Bentel
Last time offered in FS26. Enrolement only via the study secretariate Gospatial Engineering possible.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:41

Abstract

Physical geodesy deals with the measurement and modeling of the Earth's gravity field. In addition to the physical consideration, kinematic measuring methods will be introduced to describe the movement of objects. Above all, inertial technology and the combination of kinematic observations using a Kalman filter will be discussed.

Objective

Physical Geodesy: • Confidence in dealing with coordinate and height systems • Mastering the basic theories and measurement methods to determine the Earth's gravity field • Understanding the concept of spherical harmonics in the description of gravity field Kinematic Geodesy: • Mastering the calculation of angles, lengths and areas on the sphere and the ellipsoid • Formulate the navigation equations in accelerated reference systems • Basic understanding of the measuring principle of inertial navigation • Practical experience in dealing with inertial sensors and their integration into a filter solution

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes are available in German at:https://polybox.ethz.ch/index.php/s/xeTDAiBA1BGvkDYThe password will be provided in the first lecture.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes
Die Benotung erfolgt auf Basis der mündlichen Sessionsprüfung (100 %). Zusätzlich wird die Möglichkeit eingeräumt über optionale Lernelemente, bestehend aus mind. zwei Übungsberichten, die Endnote um bis zu 0.25 Notenpunkte zu verbessern (Bonus).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Physikalische und kinematische Geodäsie
FS26: Unterrichtszeiten gemäss Angabe Dozentin. Wird im FS26 zum letzten Mal angeboten.
  • By Appointment None-None
4 h weekly

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