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103-0728-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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GPS Meteorology Lab

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Beat Bürki, Dr. Marc Troller
Does not take place this semester.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:06

Abstract

Formulation of basics with regard to the understanding of the role of atmospheric water vapor in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering. Actual measuring techniques, theory, modelling, and practical applications.

Objective

Formulation of basics with regard to the understanding of the role of atmospheric water vapor in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering. Actual measuring techniques, theory, modelling, and practical applications. Self-dependent contributions to the fields of software, hardware, and processing.

Content

Basics of meteorological parameters (standard atmosphere), errors by microwave based measuring techniques (GPS, VLBI, Satellite Altimetry). Overview over terrestrial and airborne measurement techniques: Water vapor radiometry, solar spectrometry, radio soundings, Lidar. GPS-Applications: Estimation of tropospheric parameters, GPS/MET (Satellite-occultation technique), water vapor tomography and its assimilation in meteorological models. Practical application of measuring systems and self-dependent evaluations.

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Lecture Notes

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Literature

Reference list will be issued.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Abgabe eines Berichtes zu einem wählbaren Thema.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course GPS Meteorology Lab
Does not take place this semester.
  • By Appointment None-None
4 h weekly

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