SET 01403 - Fundamentals of Geodesy

Credits: 3

Topics in geometric geodesy include definitions and the geometry of the reference ellipsoid that approximates the real Earth’s physical and dynamic characteristics and computations of geodetic coordinates on a reference ellipsoid and map projections. Concepts on map projections include properties and characteristics of most common map projections (and distortions) and geodetic field survey data reduction and computation on State Plane Coordinate Systems. Topics in the physical geodesy and basic concepts of positioning using other advanced space-based technologies such as satellite laser ranging and satellite altimetry are also discussed.

Prerequisite Courses: SET 01401 with a minimum grade of D-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD
Academic Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering