Geodesy
Qualification given: Researcher in the field of Engineering sciences
Academic degree: PhD in Engineering sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Information Technologies
Department: Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation Systems
Forms of study: full-time — 3 years / part-time — 4 years / independent degree seekers — 5 years
Geodesy falls under the field of Earth sciences. Its content involves determining the shape and size of the Earth, its gravitational field, and the spatial characteristics of natural and anthropogenic objects, phenomena, and processes on the Earth's surface. It also includes the creation of geoinformation space as a fundamental product for geodetic support of territories, as well as establishing patterns of their spatial-temporal changes. Additionally, it encompasses the development of specialized instruments and technologies for conducting geodetic measurements, including other types of geospatial data and their mathematical processing.
Areas of study
- Determination of the parameters of the Earth's ellipsoid, geoid, and gravitational field in space and time.
- Creation of a geodetic coordinate and time framework for various purposes using different measurement methods.
- Geodetic navigation satellite systems and technologies.
- Development of new principles, methods, technical means, and technologies for geodetic measurements and their analysis to determine the parameters of the Earth.
- Geodetic support for surveys, design, construction, and operation of various complexes and structures.
- Geodetic monitoring of the stress-strain state of the Earth's crust, structures, and risks of natural and man-made disasters.
- Geodetic information support for territorial development based on GIS technologies.
- Development of principles and technologies for creating geoinformation systems based on geodetic data and remote sensing data.
- Mathematical processing of geodetic measurement results using software products.
- Systems for storage, transmission, and utilization of geodetic information.
- Geodetic metrology, development of methods and regulatory documents.
- Design and marketing of geodetic works, supervision of geodetic activities.
- Development of scientific and methodological foundations for geodetic education.
Professional competencies
- Deep knowledge in the field of geodesy.
- Ability to develop and apply new methods and technologies for geodetic measurements.
- Expertise in determining the parameters of the Earth, its surface, objects, and processes using geodetic methods.
- Ability to conduct geodetic support for various works and projects.
- Skills in analyzing and interpreting geodetic data.
- Knowledge and application of Geodetic Information Systems (GIS) for processing, analyzing, and visualizing geodetic data.
- Adherence to safety standards and environmental protection.
- Keeping track of new trends and technologies in the field of geodesy.
Graduate destinations
- Research activities.
- Teaching at higher education institutions.
- Engineering companies engaged in the design and construction of various projects.
- Departments of geodesy and geographic information systems. Government agencies responsible for land management, geodetic support, and spatial planning.
- Specialized companies providing geodetic and geographic information services.
- Consultants and independent experts in the field of geodesy.
