Category Archives: Satellite geodesy

Satellite geodesy – what is it actually?

Satellitengeodäsie und GPS-Satelliten

Artificial spacecraft, also known as artificial earth satellites, have been used for earth measurement for several decades . Geodesy refers to the measurement and imaging of the earth’s surface; satellite geodesy is an independent branch of this scientific measurement.  Satellites and various methods are used for geodetic measurements with high accuracy. Using fixed ground stations and mobile radio receivers, it is possible to calculate […]