UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BAR907

Advanced Surveying & Geomatic Techniques

L-T-P1-0-2 Credits1 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

B.Arch · Sem 9 (Core)

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Syllabus

8 units
Unit1

Unit 1: Total Station Survey

Introduction, Working principle of total station and its use. Use of software for different applications and developing maps.

Unit2

Unit 2: GPS (Global Positioning System)

Definition and History, Functions and Working Principles, Segments of GNSS: Space, Ground, and Control segment, Types of GNSS receivers and Antennas, Receiver pre-amplifier, DGPS concept, Various DGPS survey techniques, GPS equipment, GNSS errors and accuracy, GNSS applications, Fundamentals of Mobile Mapping, Mobile Mapping Application

Unit3

Unit 3: GIS (Geographic Information System)

Introduction to geographical concepts and terminology, Difference between Image Processing system and GIS, Utility of GIS. Raster and Vector Data - Introduction, Descriptions about Raster and Vector data, Raster Versus Vector, Raster to Vector conversion, Remote Sensing Data in GIS, Topology and Spatial Relationships, Data storage verification and editing. Data preprocessing, Geo-referencing, Interpolation of data, Database Construction, Data Output, GIS analysis functions, Generation of thematic maps, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Introduction to software..

Unit4

Unit 4: Remote Sensing

Basics concepts of remote sensing, Electromagnetic spectrum, Platforms and sensors, Remote sensing data products, Introduction to visual and digital image interpretation techniques and image processing software, Field verification. Application of geomatic engineering techniques to architecture and planning, Utility of high-resolution remote sensing data for infrastructural planning, 3D visualization.

Unit5

Unit 5: Photogrammatery

Definition, Principles and application of photogrammatery and stereoscopy in surveying.

Unit6

Unit 6: GPS (Global Positioning System)

Introduction to GPS surveys, GPS data collection for mapping.

Unit7

Unit 7: Drone Survey and Mapping

Introduction to Drones, Types of Drones, RTK and PPK, types of Sensors mounted on the drones, practical application in the real world, Drone flying rules and guidelines in India.

Unit8

Unit 8: LIDAR Survey and Mapping

Introduction to LIDAR, LIDAR application, practical application in the real world. LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS (Practicals, Field Exercises & Drawings) 1. Preparing topographical map of given area using total station. 2. Study various aerial images. 3. Demo on various GIS software and their salient features. Practice on GIS for layers creation. 4. Customized application in GIS. 5. 3D GIS. 6. Use of remote sensing images for Landuse and landcover classification. 7. Use of GPS for taking field measurements. 8. Practice on Image Processing System to use remote sensing images.

Course Objectives3 points
  • To develop knowledge and skills related to advanced surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles and practice.
  • To impart knowledge about the basic principles of geomatics engineering techniques for data collection and mapping for planning infrastructural facilities, including various architectural applications.
  • To provide basic knowledge of GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS theory and their applications using the existing state-of-the-art GIS software.
REFERENCE BOOKS9 books
  1. Surveying Volume I & II by Dr. B.C. Punmia
  2. Surveying and Leveling (Part – 1) by Kanetkar TP and Kulkarni SV
  3. Surveying Volume -1 by Dr. K.R.Arora.
  4. Burrough, P.A. and McDonnel, R.A., “Principles of Geographic Information System”, Oxford University Press.
  5. Chrisman, Nicholas R., “Exploring Geographic Information Systems”, John Wiley.
  6. Longley, Paul A, Goodchild, Michael F., Maguire, David J. and Rhind, David W., “Geographic Information Systems and Science”, Wiley.
  7. Lo, C.P. and Young, A.K.W., “Concepts and Techniques of Geographical Information System”, Prentice Hall India.
  8. Lillesand, T.L., and Kieffer, R. W., “Remote Sensing Image Interpretation”, John Wiley and Sons.
  9. Gopi, S., “Global Positioning System: Principles and Applications”, Tata McGraw Hill. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF SESSIONALS NO. OF MARKS PER S.NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL ASSIGNMENTS ASSIGNMENT Report on Working and 1 2 5 10 Application of Module 1 & 2 2 Exercises of Module 3 - 6 4 7.5 30 3 Exercises of Module 7 - 8 2 15 30 TOTAL 70

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