Course Unit / Applications of Positioning and Navigation

Applications of Positioning and Navigation

Year
1
Academic year
2021-2022
Code
02032894
Subject Area
Geospatial Information
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The theoretical concepts presented in the classes are followed by the execution of practical exercises and practical work that require the planning and execution of field work using total stations, levels and GNSS receivers, as well as the processing of the data collected. The evaluation is made through a written exam (50%) and the practical projects (50%).

Learning Outcomes

This discipline pretends to consolidate and deepen the knowledge obtained in the curricular unit of Georeferencing, with emphasis on the practical component and applications. The methods to perform topographic surveys are studied (with the classical methodologies and GNSS), with emphasis to the practical aspects and the adjustment of observations. Inertial systems are also studied as well as their applications. The students will also learn how to implant an engineering structure on the terrain using the information available in a project and perform the monitoring of structures using topographic / geodetic methods.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Surveys with the classical methodologies

2. Transformation of coordinates

3. Positioning and inertial navigation for mobile mapping systems

4. Implantation of engineering structures

5. Structures monitoring   

Head Lecturer(s)

Cidália Maria Parreira da Costa Fonte

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 50.0%

Bibliography

• Gonçalves, J. A., Madeira, S. Sousa, J. J. (2008) Topografia. Editora Lidel.

• Casaca, J.; Matos, J.; Baio, M. (2005) Topografia Geral. Editora Lidel.

• Leick, A. (2004) GPS satellite surveying. 3rd Edition. Hoboken: John Wiley.

• Johnson, A. (2004) Plane and geodetic surveying: the management of control networks. Spon Press, London.

• Ghilani, C., Wolf, P. (2006) Adjustment Computations - Spatial Data Analysis. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, New Jersey.

• Farrell, J., Barth, M. (1999) The Global Positioning System & Inertial Navigation. McGraw-Hill.

• Anderson, J., Mikhail, E. (1998), Surveying-Theory and Practice, McGraw-Hill.