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volcanoes, earthquakes
and the hydrosphere through geodesy

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GEOS 4/639 Geodetic Methods and Modeling (3 credits, Offered Fall Odd-Numbered Years)

Class Information

Theory and application of modern geodetic tools to measure Earth's surface deformation with emphasis on GPS and InSAR. Basics of data processing. Evaluation of signals and modeling of their sources. Applications include magma systems, earthquake cycle, and hydro- and cryosphere. Labs in Python require programming experience (GEOS F436/F636).

• Instructor: Ronni Grapenthin
• Syllabus: Fall 2023 (Google Doc)
• Flyer: TBD (Google Slide)
• Catalog Entry: https://catalog.uaf.edu/search/?P=GEOS%20F669
• Useful Papers:
  • Grapenthin (2024, preprint):The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): Positioning, Velocities, and Reflections
  • Sandwell et al (2025):Satellite Radar Interferometry Theory and Pracise (Open Access Book)

Fall Semester 2023

• Lectures Times: MF 9-10 in Murie 103/105 (or zoom)
• Lab Times: W 1-4 in WRRB 004 (or zoom)
• Important Class Links:
  • Canvas Shell (student access only; lectures, labs and homeworks here): https://canvas.alaska.edu/courses/27124
  • OpenScienceLab: https://opensciencelab.asf.alaska.edu/portal/hub/login
  • Class GitHub Repository: https://github.com/uafgeoteach/GEOS669_geodesy

Materials from an older version of the course are here.