Basic Geodesy 101 (virtual)

Description

This course covers the following topics:

• The shape of the Earth
• The evolution of Earth models
  • Ellipsoids
  • Datums
• Coordinate Reference Systems used to measure location
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
• Geodetic vs. Projected coordinates
  • Units and formats
• Angles and measurement
  • The Three Norths
• Transformation methods
• Geoid models
• Border & Block Boundary (CRS data awareness differences)
• The EPSG Registry and its use