Curriculum subject

General Geodesy

Subject
Subject code	ERA295
Subject name	General Geodesy
Credit points	4 ECTS
Grading method	Exam

Curriculum subject
Curriculum	2009 EI
Study year	1
Semester	Spring semester
Subject type	Mandatory

Subject loads
Lecture	10
Practice	6

General description
Subject of geodesy. Branches of geodesy. Plan and Map. Estonian Base Map. The shape and size of the Earth. Basics of the measurement errors theory. Main geodetic instruments. Point position determination means. Scale. Frames. Orientation of lines. Geometric levelling. Simple levelling. Differential levelling. Checking and adjusting levels. Theodolites, their classification and construction. Measurement of the horizontal and vertical angle. Trigonometric levelling. Geodetic counter task. Computation of the closed traverse. Tachometric survey. Compiling a plan. Construction of contours. Geodetic marking works. Straightening of posts, determination of verticality. Total stations.

General aim
The objective is providing basic knowledge in the field of geodesy. During the course the main geodetic works are dealt with. Work methods of instruments, checking and adjusting them, compiling an area plan are taught.

Aim
Having successfully passed the course, the student: - can independently make the detail net computations and carry out a planimetric survey of the ground; -can compile an area plan.

Form description
Lectures, seminars, practical classes, group work, independent work

Literature
Ranne, R. 2001. Nivelleerimine Geodeesia I, Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool Ranne, R. 2006. Geodeesia alused Geodeesia II, Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool Randjärv, J. 2006. Geodeesia Topograafia I ja II osa, Eesti Maaülikooli metsandus- ja maaehitusinstituut Randjärv, J. Ilves, E. Jürgenson, H. 1998. Geodeesia II osa, Eesti Põllumajandusülikool

Current rounds
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