G901 – Geodesy

Module
Geodesy
Geodesy
Module number
G901
Version: 1
Faculty
Spatial Information
Level
Master
Duration
1 Semester
Semester
Winter semester
Module supervisor

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anja Heßelbarth
anja.hesselbarth(at)htw-dresden.de
Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Robin Ullrich
robin.ullrich(at)htw-dresden.de
Lecturer in: "Geodesy / Geodäsie"

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Danilo Schneider
danilo.schneider(at)htw-dresden.de
Lecturer in: "Geodesy / Geodäsie"

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Lehmann
ruediger.lehmann(at)htw-dresden.de
Lecturer in: "Geodesy / Geodäsie"

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schwarzbach
frank.schwarzbach(at)htw-dresden.de
Lecturer in: "Geodesy / Geodäsie"
Course language(s)

English - 95.00%
in "Geodesy / Geodäsie"

German - 5.00%
in "Geodesy / Geodäsie"
ECTS credits

5.00 credits

Workload

150 hours

Courses

4.00 SCH (2.00 SCH Lecture | 2.00 SCH Seminar)
Self-study time

90.00 hours
60.00 hours Self-study - Geodesy / Geodäsie
20.00 hours Examination preparation - Geodesy / Geodäsie
10.00 hours Course preparation - Geodesy / Geodäsie
Pre-examination(s)

Practical laboratory course
in "Geodesy / Geodäsie"
Examination(s)

Alternative examination - Oral academic assessment
Module examination | Examination time: 15 min | Weighting: 100% | tested in English language
in "Geodesy / Geodäsie"
Form of teaching
  • Lectures
  • Practical training with two students per group
Media type
  • Powerpoint  
  • Blackboard
Instruction content/structure

Content

  • Introduction to Geodesy
  • Surveying basics: methods and surveys, documentation of finding spots and buildings
  • Coordinate and Reference Systems, Spatial Networks, Datum Plans
  • Techniques: elementary measurement Techniques, trigonometric Survey, Leveling, horizontal Measurement
  • Measurement devices: Leveling Systems, Total Stations, GNSS Systems
  • Practical training with above mentioned devices
  • Outlook: Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, UAV
Qualification objectives

Participants of the course will...

  • know about the basic principles of geodesy and surveying
  • know about the importance and usage of different spatial reference systems and spatial networks
  • know how to acquire geodata, such as reference points, from the surveying authorities
  • be able to use surveying devices such as Levels, Total Stations, and GNSS
  • be able to choose appropriate measurements devices
  • be able to create reliable and accurate recordings of the spatial dimensions of archaeological and heritage assets

 

 
Social and personal skills
No information
Special admission requirements
Recommended prerequisites
Continuation options
Literature
  • Wolf, P.R., Ghilani, C.D. (2005): Elementary Surveying. 11th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA
  • Kavanagh, B.F. (2003): Geomatics. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, USA
  • Schofield, W. (2004): Engineering Surveying. 5th edition. Elsevier Butterwoth-Heinemann, Oxford, UK
  • Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., H. Lichtenegger, and E. Wasle (2008): GNSS - Global Navigati-on Satellite Systems. Springer-Verlag, Wien
Current teaching resources
None
Notes
No information
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