Projections and Spherical TrigonometryLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to solve a triangle on sphere. The student will be able to make coordinate conversions. The student will be able to perform projects using the matrix method and Matlab programming. The student will be able to do a Helmert transformation and find Helmert parameters.

Content

Solving triangle on a sphere. Coordinate conversions of a sphere. Matrix algebra. Projections
using the matrix method. The linearization of geometric formulae. Systems of nonlinear equations. Projects with Matlab-functions. Helmert transformation and Helmert parameter evaluation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve a triangle on sphere. The student is able to make coordinate conversions. The student is able to perform projects using the matrix method and Matlab programming. The student is able to do a Helmert transformation and find Helmert parameters.