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Geodetic reference systems and networks
Geodätische Referenzsysteme und Netze
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:06
Abstract
Basic knowledge of the theory and the history of origins of the Swiss National Geodetic Survey including new space geodetic techniques.
Objective
Basic knowledge of the theory and evolution of the Swiss National Geodetic Survey including new space geodetic techniques.
Content
An important part of the lecture focusses on the history and evolution of the traditional Swiss national geodetic survey in terms of the horizontal as well as the vertical (height)-networks. Furthermore the lecture illuminates the impact of recent space geodetic techniques on the national geodetic survey: Global and local refernce systems and their realisations (reference frames), spherical and ellipsoidal calulations, projection systems, datum transformations, classical triangulations, height systems, 3D-networks, basics on physical and astronomical geodesy, geoid determination. New national geodetic survey LV95, new height system LHN95. Modern satellite based networks and on-line services for navigation and positioning.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Bürki, Elmiger, Chaperon: Geodätische Referenzsysteme und Netze, Band 1, Auflage 2006.Bürki, Elmiger, Chaperon: Geodätische Referenzsysteme und Netze, Band 2, Auflage 2006.
Literature
additional literature is listed in the script
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Geodätische Referenzsysteme und Netze |
|
2 h weekly |