Markus Rothacher: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |  |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Markus Rothacher |
| Field | Mathematical and Physical Geodesy |
| Address | I. f. Geodäsie u. Photogrammetrie ETH Zürich, HPV G 52 Robert-Gnehm-Weg 15 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 33 75 |
| markus.rothacher@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103-0126-AAL | Geodetic Reference Systems Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 6R | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | Fundamentals and theory of geodetic reference systems and frames. Introduction to current international systems as well as to systems for the Swiss national geodetic survey. | ||||
| Learning objective | Provision of fundamental knowledge and theory to get familiar with the applications of geodetic reference systems. Special emphasis will be placed on international global systems as well as on the systems of the Swiss national geodetic survey. | ||||
| 103-0184-AAL | Higher Geodesy Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 5 credits | 11R | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | Modern methods of Higher Geodesy. Basics of Shape of the Earth: Geoid determination and deflection of the vertical. Introduction into the most important topics: Satellite Geodesy and Navigation; Physical Geodesy and gravity field of the Earth; Astronomical Geodesy and Positioning; Mathematical Geodesy and basics of Geodynamics. Reference systems and applications in National and Global Geomatics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Overview over the entire spectrum of Higher Geodesy | ||||
| 103-0187-AAL | Satellite Geodesy Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 4 credits | 3R | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | Reference systems, reference frames and coordinate transformations. Earth rotation. Geodetic space techniques GNSS, VLBI, SLR, DORIS and altimetry. Gravitation and gravity field. Satellite orbit computation. Gravity field satellite missions. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Confidence in the handling of coordinate systems, reference systems and frames and time systems - Mastering of the calculation of ephemerides for unperturbed satellite orbits - Solid understanding of the space geodetic techniques and their strengths and weaknesses - Knowledge of the major processes causing changes in the three pillars of space geodesy (geometry, Earth rotation and Earth's gravity field) - Knowledge of existing and potential applications of the space geodetic techniques for interdisciplinary tasks (System Earth) | ||||
| Content | - Celestial and terrestrial reference systems and frames, time systems - Earth rotation as the transformation between celestial and terrestrial reference systems with precession, nutation, sidereal time and polar motion, - Transformation between Cartesian and ellipsoidal coordinates - Space geodetic observation techniques: GNSS, VLBI, SLR, DORIS and altimetry - Gravitational field and gravity field of the Earth, geometry of the gravity field - Computation of unperturbed satellite orbits - Determination of the Earth gravity field with satellite missions | ||||
| Lecture notes | Skript M. Rothacher "Satellitengeodäsie" | ||||
| 103-0187-01L | Space Geodesy | 4 credits | 3G | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | GNSS, VLBI, SLR/LLR and satellite altimetry: Principles, instrumentation and observation equation. Modelling and estimation of station coordinates and station motion. Ionospheric and tropospheric refraction and estimation of atmospheric parameters. Equation of motion of the unperturbed and perturbed satellite orbit. Perturbation theory and orbit determination. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding the major observation techniques in space geodesy as modern methods applied in Earth system monitoring (geometry, rotation and gravity field of the Earth and the atmosphere), in national surveying and navigation. | ||||
| Content | Overview of GNSS, Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Satellite and Lunar Laser Ranging (SLR/LLR), Satellite Radar Altimetry with the basic principles, the instruments and observation equations. Modelling of the station motions and the estimation of station coordinates. Basics of wave propagation in the atmosphere. Signal propagation in the ionosphere and troposphere for the different observation techniques and the determination of atmospheric parameters. Equation of motion of the unperturbed and perturbed satellite orbit. Osculating and mean orbital elements. General and special perturbation theory and the determination of satellite orbits. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Script M. Rothacher "Space Geodesy" | ||||
| 103-0187-02L | Satellite Geodesy | 4 credits | 3G | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | Reference systems, reference frames and coordinate transformations. Earth rotation. Geodetic space techniques GNSS, VLBI, SLR, DORIS and altimety. Gravitation and gravity field. Satellite orbit computation. Gravity field satellite missions. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Confidence in the handling of coordinate systems, reference systems and frames and time systems - Mastering of the calculation of ephemerides for unperturbed satellite orbits - Solid understanding of the space geodetic techniques and their strengths and weaknesses - Knowledge of the major processes causing changes in the three pillars of space geodesy (geometry, Earth rotation and Earth's gravity field) - Knowledge of existing and potential applications of the space geodetic techniques for interdisciplinary tasks (System Earth) | ||||
| Content | - Celestial and terrestrial reference systems and frames, time systems - Earth rotation as the transformation between celestial and terrestrial reference systems with precession, nutation, sidereal time and polar motion, - Transformation between Cartesian and ellipsoidal coordinates - Space geodetic observation techniques: GNSS, VLBI, SLR, DORIS and altimetry - Gravitational field and gravity field of the Earth, geometry of the gravity field - Computation of unperturbed satellite orbits - Determination of the Earth gravity field with satellite missions | ||||
| Lecture notes | Skript Markus Rothacher "Satellitengeodäsie" | ||||
| 103-0627-00L | Space Geodesy Lab | 5 credits | 3P | G. Möller, R. Hohensinn, M. Rothacher, B. Soja | |
| Abstract | Space Geodesy Lab allows you to deepen your knowledge about space-geodetic techniques, in particular of GNSS, VLBI, SLR, satellite altimetry and gravity missions for monitoring the environment and changes within the Earth system. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students enrolled in this course will be given the possibility to learn about space-geodetic methods to solve a specific research problem. As a result, you will become familiar with the entire processing chain from gathering of raw measurements to geodetic products like reference frames, station motions, Earth orientation parameters, atmospheric and climate variables, or the Earth gravity field and its variations. | ||||
| Content | For a small project based on space geodetic measurements and methods (or a related project of your choice), you or a group of 2-3 students will be provided with the necessary equipment, access to data and analysis tools for solving your research question. Therefore, we expect autonomous development, planning, data analysis and interpretation of the results. At the end of the semester you will be ask to present your findings and to submit a report summarizing your semester activities. As needed, further background will be given during the semester. | ||||
| Lecture notes | div. sources | ||||
| Literature | M. Rothacher – Space Geodesy lecture notes, additional literature will be distributed during lectures | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge about satellite geodesy, reference frames and the Earth gravity field. Programming skills in Matlab, Python or similar. | ||||
| 103-0817-00L | Geomatics Seminar  | 4 credits | 2S | M. Raubal, A. Grêt-Regamey, L. Hurni, M. Rothacher, K. Schindler, A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Introduction to general scientific working methods and skills in the core fields of geomatics. It includes a literature study, a review of one of the articles, a presentation and a report about the literature study. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to search for literature, how to write a scientific report, how to present scientific results, and how to critically read and review a scientific article. | ||||
| Content | A list of topics for the literature study are made available at the beginning of the semester. A topic can be selected based on a moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Agreement with one of the responsible Professors is necessary. | ||||
| 103-1184-AAL | Physical and Kinematic Geodesy Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 4R | M. Rothacher | |
| Abstract | Modern methods of Higher Geodesy. Basics of Shape of the Earth: Geoid determination and deflection of the vertical. Introduction into the most important topics: Satellite Geodesy and Navigation; Physical Geodesy and gravity field of the Earth; Astronomical Geodesy and Positioning; Mathematical Geodesy and basics of Geodynamics. Reference systems and applications in National and Global Geomatics. | ||||
| Learning objective | Overview over the entire spectrum of Physical and Kinematic Geodesy | ||||