GEOM1120

Introduction to surveying

Last taught 2022

Autumn

Gjøvik

Norwegian

Overview

20 candidates

Average grade

C

3.05

same

Pass rate

100%

same

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

  • Projection and Coordinate Systems
  • Leveling hights
  • Surveying with total stations
  • Satellite surveying by RTK
  • Basic laserscanning
  • Simple manual computation of coordinates and heights
  • Reports writing
  • Types of error, their recognition, and prevention possibilities
  • Standard deviation, the mean (average), normal dstribution
  • Brief introduction to simple survey adjustment

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

  • give an account of current projections and coordinate systems
  • know the structure of and be able to describe what the various surveying instruments can be used for
  • give an account of sources of error when using the various surveying instruments
  • assess accuracy using different surveying techniques

Skills

  • perform height measurements with level element and calculate heights
  • perform station establishment, surveying and launching with total station and be able to perform necessary coordinate calculations
  • perform measurement and release using GNSS
  • perform scanning with total station or dedicated laser scanner

General competence

  • master basic use of metering equipment and software, ability to process data both manually and in software, write documentation and report

Teaching methods

  • Lectures - Group work
  • Task solution
  • Guiding Mandatory activities: 5 compulsory work requirements must be approved to attend the exam.