103-0132-00L  Geodetic Metrology Fundamentals

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersA. Wieser, L. Schmid
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman


AbstractIntroduction to the most important sensors, operation and calculation methods of Geodetic Metrology
ObjectiveGetting to know the most important sensors, operation and calculation methods of Geodetic Metrology
ContentOverview on the different domains of geodetic metrology
Geodetic instruments and sensors
Determination of 3D-coordinates with GNSS, total sttaion and levelling
Calculation methods of geodetic metrology
Assessment of precision, Introduction to variance propagation
Survey and staking-out methods
Lecture notesThe slides of the lectures will be provided as PDF (in German).
LiteratureWitte B, Sparla P (2015) Vermessungskunde und Grundlagen der Statistik für das Bauwesen. 8. Aufl., Wichmann Verlag (in German) - or subsequent edition
Prerequisites / NoticeThe subjects taught during the semester are enhanced by practical application and discussion within the field course. The field course takes place in the first week after the end of the lecture period.