Surveying Processes

Course aim

To provide an extension of knowledge in electronic measurement and equipment calibration, data capture, plane surveying calculations and information presentation. To extend knowledge of GNSS data capture and processing techniques for control and topographical surveys.

Course content

Land surveying data gathering skills, error detection, analysis and elimination. Electronic surveying instrumentation. Electronic distance measurement theory, equipment use and calibration. Trigonometrical levelling. ICSM levelling guidelines. Applications of electronic field-to-finish systems. Volume determination. Advanced traverse computations and adjustment techniques. GNSS surveying techniques and data processing. Horizontal, vertical and transition curves for road engineering combined with geometrical design criteria for roads.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 2023	Surveying Fundamentals

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Concept design, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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