Learning Outcomes
They know the theoretic properties of satellite orbit and the definition of the satellite orbit determination problem.
They distinguish between non-disturbing and disturbing orbit.
They understand the link between satellite orbit and gravity field.
They have an overview of the current cutting-edge technology systems and methods in satellite geodesy.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Basic definitions of geodetic and geodynamic parameters of the system Earth. Elements of orbit theory. Principles, method of data acquirement and data analysis and fields of application of current satellite systems and dedicated satellite gravity missions (InSAR, SLR, VLBI, CHAMP, GRACE, GOCE). Global digital elevation and crustal models and their role in gravity field modeling. Interdisciplinary applications of current geodetic data.