Lecture

Satellite Tracking: Geolocation and Map Projections

Description

This lecture covers the principles of satellite tracking for geolocation, including the use of geocentric Cartesian coordinates and the WGS84 reference system. It also delves into map projections, discussing the challenges of representing a spherical surface on a plane, different types of projections like conical and cylindrical, and the distortions that occur. The instructor explains the Swiss projection system adopted in 1903, focusing on the cylindrical tangent projection and the transformation between reference systems. Additionally, the lecture explores the concept of linear alterations in map projections and provides examples of different projection systems and their effects on linear weathering. The session concludes with a detailed explanation of conformal projections and the transformation between ellipsoid and sphere projections.

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