103-0126-00L  Geodetic Reference Systems

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersM. Meindl
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractFundamentals and theory of geodetic reference systems and frames. Introduction to current international systems as well as to systems for the Swiss national geodetic survey.
ObjectiveProvision of fundamental knowledge and theory to get familiar with the applications of geodetic reference systems. Special emphasis will be placed on international global systems as well as on the systems of the Swiss national geodetic survey.
ContentVarious coordinate systems and transformations;
reference systems and frames (inertial, Earth-fixed, topocentric) and associated transformations between the systems;
introduction to Earth rotation theory;
time systems;
Swiss national geodetic survey
Lecture notesScript will be provided electronically as pdf file.
Prerequisites / NoticeIf possible, a field trip to the geodetic fundamental station Zimmerwald (Bern) will be offered.