Geomatics (2500010) – Course 2024/25 PDF
Contents
Introduction to the subject and to Geomatics and Topography
Dedication
6h Large group + 8h 23m Self StudyGeodesy (geoid, ellipsoid). Geographic coordinates. Topographic representation in maps and plans. Cartographic projections. Geographic changes to projected coordinates. Types of maps; map formats Practices of the subject
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4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 8h 23m Self StudyHow a land surveying is done. Topographic devices (Total Stations, Levels...). Main topographic methods: Planimetric (Intersection and Radiation); Altimetric (geometric and trigonometric leveling) Practices of the subject
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6h Large group + 6h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self StudyFundamentals of satellite navigation and positioning systems(Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS). Devices and working methods. Observation of points with GNSS Practices of the topic
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2h Large group + 10h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self StudyIntroduction to Aerial Photogrammetry, LIDAR (Laser Scanner System, aerial or terrestrial) and active or Passive Remote Sensing (Earth Observation Satellites) Practices of the topic
Dedication
6h Large group + 6h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self StudyDigital Terrain Models and 3D surfaces, and contours. Interpolation methods from points. Cartographic and topographic techniques and products: terrain profiles, calculation of areas and volumes. Methods of setting up and calculation of the coordinates of the points and of the setting up elements GIS tools and techniques for decision making. Practices of the topic
Dedication
6h Large group + 6h Laboratory classes + 16h 47m Self Study