Georeferencing and Positioning

Year
1

Academic year
2021-2022

Code
02032907

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

Teaching Methods

The theoretical concepts presented in the classes are followed by the execution of practical exercises that require the transformation of coordinates, the use of total stations, levels and GNSS receivers and associated software. The students make several mandatory projects along the semester. The evaluation is made through a written exam (50%) and the practical projects (50%).

Learning Outcomes

At this curricular unit concepts of geometric geodesy are addressed, namely the terrestrial reference systems, transformation between different coordinates within the same reference system and between different reference systems, as well as the errors associated to the transformations.

Classical positioning methodologies using total stations and levels are studied, as well as the 3D positioning using the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

1. Earth reference systems

2. Transformation of coordinates

3. Positioning with classical techniques

4. 3D positioning using the Global Navigation Satellite System

Head Lecturer(s)

João Manuel de Morais Barros Fernandes

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.

• Domingues, G. (2000) Noções gerais de geodesia. Instituto Geográfico do Exército.

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

• Segantine, P. (2005) GPS - Sistema de Posicionamento Global. EESC/USP.

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