154MIGE Metrology in Geodesy

Basic Information

• 1 hour lectures per week
• 3 hours exercises per week
• 6 credits
• finished with an exam
• winter semester

Anotation

Metrological terminology, metrological regulations, evaluation of precision and accuracy of a measurement, observation errors, calibration of geodetic instruments, uncertainties in measurement, metrology in quality management system.

Literature

1. Flack, David and Hannaford, John: Fundamental Good Practice in Dimensional Metrology, Measurement Good Practice Guide No. 80, National Physical Laboratory, UK, 2012
2. Metrology - in short, 3rd edition, EURAMET, 2008
3. ISO 17123 Optics and optical instruments – Field procedures for testing geodetic and surveying instruments (9 parts)
4. ISO: Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement, 1995

Lectures

Lecturer: Ing. Lenka Línková, Ph.D.

Exercises

Practical classes are based on individual students measurements with geodetic instruments. Procedures for testing geodetic instruments described in ČSN ISO 17 123 are applied to determine and evaluate precision of these instruments.