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103-0157-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Physical Geodesy and Geodynamics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans-Gert Kahle
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:58

Abstract

Gravity field of the earth. Equipotential surfaces and geoid determination. Fundamentals in Potential Theory and inversion methods. Measuring techniques and gravity anomalies. Fundamentals in Geodynamics.

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

Gravity field of the earth and its parameterization. Equipotential surfaces, deflections of the vertical and geoid determination. Fundamentals in Potential Theory and inversion methods. Gravimetric measuring techniques and gravity anomalies. Fundamentals and applications in Geodynamics.

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 I
  • Tue 10:45-11:30 (HIL E 10.1)
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HIL D 10.2)
3 h weekly

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