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10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481
Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10458 (v.2) Measurement and Adjustment Analysis 381 or any previous version
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10461 (v.3) Satellite and Space Geodesy 381 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Fundamentals of geopotential theory - Laplace's and Poisson's differential equations, spherical harmonic analysis, elementary boundary-value problems. Gravity field modelling - Stokes's determination of the geoid, normal gravity field, deflections of the vertical, dynamic satellite geodesy, least-squares collocation. Anomalous gravity field - disturbing potential, gravity anomalies. The measurement and rigorous reduction of gravity data to datum. Effect of the gravity field on surveying measurements - orthometric corrections to spirit levelling, deflection corrections to survey observations, use of the geoid in survey reductions. Relativistic effects in geodesy. Earth rotation and orientation - precession, nutation, motion of the geocentre, length of day. Dynamic properties of the Earth - solid-Earth tides, elementary plate tectonics, postglacial rebound. Use of the gravity field in inertial surveying systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Technological and information literacy skills, effective written and oral communication skills, an improved capacity for critical, creative and analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently andcollaboratively. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Blakely R.J., (1994), Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications, Cambridge University Press. Bomford G., (1980), Geodesy, 4th ed, Oxford University Press. Heiskanen W.H and Moritz H., (1967), Physical Geodesy, Freeman. Kearsley, A.H.W., (1988), Geodetic Surveying, Monograph 8, School of Geomatic Engineering, The University of New South Wales. Seeber G., (1993), Satellite Geodesy, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 532pp. Torge W., (1991), Geodesy, 2nd ed, Walter de Gruyter.Vanicek P and Krakiwsky E.J., (1982), Geodesy - The Concepts, Elsevier. |
Unit Texts: | Featherstone W.E, Kirby J.F and Kuhn M., (2003), The Role of the Earth's Gravity Field in Surveying, Monograph, Department of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%, Exam 50%, Mid semester test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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