Reference Systems and Satellite Observation Systems

Last Lecture

E. Schrama

Seeber G.S. Satellite Geodesy, de Gruyter

– Chapter 1: Read– Chapter 2: Sections 2.3 on signal propagation – Chapter 3: Everything except 3.2.1.2, 3.2.2.1, 3.2.2.2

(no Lagrange Planetary equations and perturbation theories)

– Chapter 4: Everything. – Chapter 6: Up to section 6.1.– Chapter 7: read the essential information.– Chapter 8: entirely.– Chapter 9: entirely– Chapter 10: entirely– Chapter 11, entirely

How to study• Study the essential equations and in particular figures.

• Understand all relevant terminology, make a table of contents for your own use and memorize it.

• You must be able to identify variables in equations, that is, to explain them and to specify their units.

• You must be able to distinguish between main issues and side-issues after following the lectures and doing the excersizes

• Prepare yourself for an examination. Don’ t wait till the last minute (hour, or day). Stay active and do study on a regular basis.