Advanced Satellite Surveying

Course aim

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

Course content

Overview of satellite positioning systems. GPS surveying and baseline measurements. Advanced GPS 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 survey networks.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 5010	Geodetic Science

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (GPS Survey Camp)	32 hours x 1 week
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (GPS Survey Camp)	32 hours x 1 week

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

Assessment

Assignment 1: Quiz , Assignment 2: GPS Survey Camp field work and associated calculations, Assignment 3: GPS survey baseline reductions, adjustment analysis and report

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.