Civil / PE Exam

Geomatics Course Syllabus

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1. Course Overview

  • Satellite-based positioning systems (GPS); observations and development of mathematical models used for absolute and differential static and kinematic positioning
  • Error analysis; quantitative remote sensing methods using optical, infrared and microwave radiation
  • Physical principles including governing equations; imaging system geometries; space and airborne sensor systems
  • Radiometric corrections including calibration and atmospheric correction; geometric corrections
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS); characteristics of GIS data structures and database management systems
  • Applications to map projections; geodetic datums; coordinate systems; georeferencing
  • Spatial modelling and analysis

2. Textbooks (latest editions recommended)

  • Wolf, P. R. and Ghilani, C. D. Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics
  • Chang, K.-T. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems