Advanced Topics in Precision Survey GEOM 7150

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Relate sources and types of errors to survey instruments and measurement techniques, including the associated error propagations and how to take care of the influence of the errors.
• Interpret accuracy standards and specifications as they relate to terrestrial, GNSS surveys and mapping.
• Translate standards and specifications (such as maximum allowable misclosures) into a choice of surveying equipment and field procedures for 1D, 2D or 3D positioning surveys.
• Design by pre-analysis (including computer simulation), the appropriate combination of survey techniques (traditional and GNSS), and equipment for field data collection to satisfy specific quality requirements (in 1D, 2D and 3D).
• Employ standard field techniques and procedures to data collection and calibration and testing of survey equipment.
• Evaluate (with consideration for human, instrumental, atmospheric conditions, ground stability, etc.) equipment-testing and calibration results to determine the accuracy, precision and limitations of the equipment.
• Analyze the positioning accuracy and suitability of measurement systems in industrial metrology.
• Explain some aspects of deformation monitoring techniques (geodetic and geotechnical) and analyses with consideration for systematic and random influences on measurement systems.
• Describe the techniques and instrumentations of precision alignment surveys (including conventional surveying and industrial metrology techniques, other).
• Discuss factors affecting accuracy in industrial metrology and how the effects are mitigated.
• Assess horizontal and vertical control networks for tunnelling surveys with consideration for breakthrough errors.

Effective as of Fall 2024