After successful completion of the course, students are able to correctly  parametrize and predict earth satellite orbits. Students are able describe and model the major disturbing forces acting on satellites. In addition graduates are able to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the most used satellite orbits (sun-synchronous and geo-stationary orbit).

Equations of motions, pertubation theory, orbit types (GEO,MEO,LEO, ...); signal propagation, parameter estimation in satellite geodesy, texchnique specific error sources;

The learning contents to be discussed in the course are provided in the associated lecture notes.

Oral exam comprising the whole lecture contents with special emphasis on

n-body problem, pertubation theory, atmospheric effects, theory, special satellite orbits and parameter estimation.

Active participation during the lecture will be considered.

Lecture Nortes are offered for € 10.-

Prior knowledge in Mathematics I and Physics (Newtonian Mechanics) is presupposed