Geomatics Problem Solving and Analysis

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

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This subject will provide skills in the computational processes applicable to problems commonly arising in Geomatics and spatial information in general. Topics to be covered include geometry of the ellipsoid, coordinate systems and geodetic datums; coordinate conversion, transformation and map projections; design, adjustment and analysis of survey networks by application of least squares techniques.

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Define parameters of an ellipsoid as a mathematical representation of the Earth’s surface and use it for computations relevant to surveying, navigation and geodesy
• Manipulate coordinates on the basis of understanding the concepts of datums, coordinate systems and map projections
• Use vector theory to solve fundamental problems associated with practice in Geomatics
• Apply least square theory appropriately to solve simple adjustment and estimation problems in the spatial sciences

• 10 x Written assignments (6 hours workload), weekly (40%, 4% each)
• 1-hour class test, week 8 (10%)
• 2-hour examination held in the examination period (50%)

Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written examination at the end of the semester in order to pass this subject

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
• Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development