INS 232E - Surveying
Course Objectives
1. Describe the physical earth and the coordinate systems in relation with the basic map and surveying concepts and methods
2. Introduce the terrestrial and satellite based surveying methods and surveying instruments
3. Define the concept of location and 3D data and the use of them in Civil Engineering,
4. Calculate the area and volume of soils with the surveying data and section sketches
5. Provide the skill of classic paper maps in engineering projects
Course Description
The concepts of physical earth, coordinate systems, projection and map information with surveying and surveying error. Terrestrial and satellite based surveying methods like GNSS and remote sensing and the modern surveying instruments used in those methods. Leveling measurements, profile and cross sections calculations with area and volume calculations. The concept of Geographic Information System and the usage areas. Photogrammetric surveying methods. Deformation Measurements. Information extraction from classic maps and application of those at the field or laboratory.
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Course Coordinator
Volkan Özbey
Course Language
English
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