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SURE 452 - Geodesy 1

This is the first of the two sequential courses in geodesy. Topics covered include: ellipsoidal geometry, direct and inverse solution of geodetic line, geodetic datum, coordinate systems, deflections of vertical, celestial sphere, solution of spherical triangles, time systems, astronomical azimuth and Laplace's equation, developable surfaces, basic properties and characteristics of most common map projections with stronger emphasis on the projections used in State Plane Coordinates such as Lambert conformal, transverse Mercator and UTM. Typically Offered Spring Only
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite SURE 230 /D- And SURE 372 /D-
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SBE


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