Advanced Satellite Surveying

Course aim

To provide a theoretical and practical extension to the determination of coordinates via the use of GNSS, the design of satellite based control systems and the use of GNSS in precise surveys.

Course content

Revision of satellite positioning systems. GPS surveying and baseline measurement. Advanced GPS systems and geodetic precision techniques/software. Network design and adjustment. Combination of terrestrial and GPS data in geodetic control networks.
Height determination using GPS and geoid interpolation.
Planning and implementing advanced surveys (including engineering, monitoring, geophysical and GIS) utilising RTK, DGPS and high precision GPS technology. Analyses of GPS networks.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 10 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 4 weeks
Field Placement (Field Work)	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 10 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 4 weeks
Field Placement (Field Work)	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1: review of instrumentation, Assignment 2: field work, calculations and plans associated with field work, Assignment 3: group presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.