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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-320 Least Squares Estimation

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor C.S. Fraser

Prerequisite/s:

451-208 Mathematics 2 (Geomatics)

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

26 lectures and 13 hours of tutorials

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject the student should:

  • understand the types of linearised mathematical models encountered in geomatics;

  • understand the covariance law and the concept of weight;

  • understand the application of least-squares estimation to over determined models;

  • understand statistical testing and post-analysis;

  • be able to use the principles and techniques of least-squares estimation in a variety of practical applications.

Content:

The mathematical model and linearisation, types and classification of models, the covariance law and the concept of weight, over determined models and the application of the method of least-squares, parametric and combined adjustment cases, covariance analysis, error ellipses, statistical testing of least-squares results, constrained and sequential adjustment.

Assessment:

Not more than two hours of written examinations and tests, and not more than the equivalent of 40 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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