After successful completion of the course, students are able to compute the transformation between the celestial and terrestrial reference frame, to split up polar motion into pro- and retrograde parts by means of two-sided spectra, to work with tidal potential catalogues and to calculate the effects of geophysical processes (mass changes, particle motion) on Earth rotation.
Transition between celestial and terrestrial reference systems, spectral analysis of Earth orientation parameters, free & forced polar motion, modeling of Earth rotation variations associated with dynamical processes in atmosphere and oceans.
Independent completion of four exercises (with Matlab) in groups of two or three (individual work is also possible) after prior explanation in the exercise. The results of the exercises will be discussed with the instructor in a submission meeting. The exercise usually does not take place every week, but every second/third week.
The first exercise with the issue of the first assignment will take place on 15.10.2024. Three further dates will follow, presumably 3 weeks apart.
Material presented in the associated lecture.