SURE 453 - Geodesy

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Ferris State University

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College: College of Technology Department: Surveying Credit Hours: 4 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. This course has a lab with 3 hours. This course is a continuation of SURE 452, Geodesy 1. Topics covered include: introduction to physical geodesy, gravity observations and reduction, Stoke's integral, Bruns formula, basic concepts of positioning by observing satellites, satellite geodesy, Global Positioning System (GPS) including both theoretical and practical aspects, VLBI, lunar and satellite laser ranging, satellite altimetry, and inertial positioning system. Pre- Requisites: SURE 373 and 452. Typically Offered Fall Only

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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