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Space Geodesy

Course Code:

GEO9100

Semester:

9th Semester

Specialization Category:

S.

Course Hours:

3

ECTS:

5


LEARNING OUTCOMES

Basic course goals:

  • Use of recent satellite observations in earth system modelling
  • Connection of physical and geometrical characteristics of the Earth system
  • Basic concepts on satellite orbits and their applications to earth system monitoring
  • Mathematical models of positioning using satellite data
  • Satellite data contribution in recent geodetic problems
  • New technology applications in geodetic science

 

General Competences

  • Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
  • Decision-making
  • Working independently
  • Working in an international environment
  • Production of new research ideas
  • Production of free, creative and inductive thinking

 

SYLLABUS

Satellite orbits. No-Disturbing satellite orbit. Geometrical issues of orbits. Kepler equation. Keplerian elements. Satellite position and velocity vector. No-disturbing orbit computations. Disturbing orbit. Kaula theory. Hill equations. Satellite positioning using electromagnetic measurements. GNSS. Satellite Laser Ranging. Lunar Laser Ranging. Satellite – to – Satellite tracking. CHAMP satellite. GRACE satellites. Time variant gravity field. Gravity gradiometry. GOCE satellite gravity mission. Earth Tides. Numerical integration of satellite orbit. Satellite altimetry. Altimetric satellites. Error budget. DORIS orbit determination system.

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The final course evaluation is based on written examination (70%) and laboratory work (30%)
Language of evaluation: Greek (English if needed, e.g., Erasmus+ students)
Written examination with short-answer questions, problem solving and laboratory work.

 

ATTACHED BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Beutler G. (2005) Methods of Celestial Mechanics, Vols I and II. Springer.
2. Heiskanen W. A., Moritz H., 1967. Physical Geodesy. Freeman & Co, San Francisco.
3. Hofmann-Wellenhof B. and H. Moritz. 2005. Physical Geodesy. Springer eds.
4. Kaula, W.M. (1966) Theory of Satellite Geodesy. Blaisdel Publishing Company.
5. Seeber, G. (2003) Satellite Geodesy (2nd Edition). Walter de Gruyter eds.
6. Torge W., 2001. Geodesy. 3 rd Edition. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin.
7. Vanicek P., Krakiwsky E., 1992. Geodesy: The Concepts. Elsevier, New York.

Related academic journals:
1. Journal of Geodesy
2. Journal of Geodetic Sciences
3. IAG Series publications