Geodätische Raumverfahren

What it is about

You will know measurement and observation techniques of geodetic space methods (GNSS, radio interferometry, Satellite Laser Ranging, ring laser) as well as the physics and numerics of satellite orbits and sensor systems. In the end you will be able to evaluate measurement principles and accuracies, assess disturbances on orbits, and apply or develop numerical integrators.

What you will be able to do

• Understand measurement principles of geodetic space methods
• Evaluate the role of time measurement and system components
• Assess measurement accuracies of the individual systems
• Judge the influence of disturbance forces on different satellite orbit types
• Use and develop numerical integrators
• Understand the operation and technology of attitude determination and control sensors
• Understand construction, function and error behavior of accelerometers

What the module consists of

• Lecture: Observation techniques of geodetic space methodsDeepening the measurement and observation techniques for time/frequency, radio interferometry, GNSS, Satellite Laser Ranging and ring laser
• Lecture: Satellite orbits and sensorsConveying and deepening of disturbance theory, orbit types, numerical integration and sensor systems
• Exercises (embedded in the lectures, with Matlab)Practical application: deepening specific content, development of algorithms and working with real satellite sensor data

Teaching method

• Presentations with examplesDelivery of lecture content
• DiscussionsDeepening understanding and clarification of open questions
• Matlab exercisesPractical application, development of algorithms and analysis of real sensor data
• Handouts and exercise sheetsSupport for self-study and preparation for exercises
• Blackboard diagrams and sensor simulation experimentsIllustrative explanation and demonstration of measurement principles