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10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481


 

Area:

Department of Spatial Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481

Syllabus:

Elements of hydrography and oceanography. Tidal theory and application to marine surveying and navigation. Creation and interpretation of hydrographic charts. Precise marine positioning, navigation and track control using satellite- and shore-based navigation systems. RTK GPS. Maritime boundaries. Choice and establishment of sea level datums for depth sounding. Depth determination: sonar surveys, including multibeam and sidescan, three-dimensional seismic surveying, depth reductions. Planning and specifications for marine survey. Case studies, including fieldwork. Aspects of well - head and oil - rig positioning, ROVs and underwater pipeline surveying.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Had a basic introduction to the field of hydrographic surveying and obtained a sound background in surveying.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Ingham A.E., (1992), Hydrography for the Surveyor and Engineer, Blackwell Scientific Publications.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Exam 40%, Practicals 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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