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JDZ7214Kalman Filtering and Smoothing in Geodesy3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOMATICS ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Mualla YALÇINKAYA
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Mualla YALÇINKAYA
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Analysing of geodetic problems by Kalman Filtering method.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : learn the concepts of prediction, filtering and smoothing.71,
PO - 2 : learn the applications of Kalman Filter in geodetic problems.71,
PO - 3 : learn studying of the results of Kalman Filter and LSQ.71,
PO - 4 : learn evaluating the results of Kalman Filter and LSQ together.71,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Prediction, filtering and smoothing. Linear filtering and smoothing. Non-linear approaches. Applying constant interval approaches to geodetic problems. Kalman Filtering method, accuracy analysis and applying to geodetic problems. Comparing Kalman Filtering and LSQ results and approaches for the combined adjustment of them.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Entrance; measurement and measurement concepts
 Week 2Features of measurements
 Week 3Statistical Distributions, Hypothesis Tests and Application
 Week 4Methods and application to determine whether the data is normally distributed or not
 Week 5Methods and application to determine whether the data is normally distributed or not
 Week 6Adjustment geodetic data with the Least Squares Method
 Week 7Elimination of incompatible measurements using the classical method
 Week 8Robust estimation method
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10History of prediction theories; Kalman Filtering technique and its application areas, HOMEWORK
 Week 11Kalman Filtering and Smoothing in Geodesy
 Week 12Kalman-Filtering technique steps
 Week 13Application of Kalman-Filtering technique in the initial period
 Week 14Applications of Kalman-Filtering technique to geodesic problems
 Week 15Assignment Presentations
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Grewal, M. S., Andrews, A. P., 1993, Kalman Filtering Theory and Practice, Printice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
 
Recommended Reading
1Yalçınkaya (Ünver), M., 1994, Düşey Yöndeki Yerkabuğu Deformasyonlarının Kinematik Model İle Belirlenmesi, Doktora Tezi, K.T.Ü., Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Trabzon.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 30
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 14 20
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Sınıf dışı çalışma 6 14 84
Ödev 6 3 18
Total work load102