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10510 (v.3) Photogrammetric Mapping 582


 

Area:

Department of Spatial Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: to the graduate diploma program.

Syllabus:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Developed techniques for using photogrammetric methods for mapping.

Syllabus:

Anson, R.W. (ed) (1993). Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians. perganon Press. Atkinson, K.B (1980). Development in Close Range Photogrammetry. Applied Science Publishers. Atkinson, K.B., (1996). Close Range Photogrammetry and Machine Vision. Whittles Publishing. Burnside, C.D., (1985). Mapping from Aerial Photographs. Collins. Ciciarelli, J.A. (1991). A Practical Guide to Aerial Photography: With an Introduction to Surveying. Van Nostarnd Reinhold. Curran J.P. et al (1998). Compendiumof Cartogarphic Techniques. Elsevier. Ebner, H. et al. (1991). Digital Photogrammetric Systems. Wichmann. Ghosh, S.K., (1998). Analytical Photogrammetry, 2nd ed. Pergamon Press. Graham, R.a dn Read, R.E. (1996). Digital Photogrammetry: Amendum to the Manual of Photogrammetry. Amercian Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Syllabus:

Wolf, P.R. and Dewitt, B.A. (2000). Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, 3rd ed. Mc Graw-Hill.

Syllabus:

Laboratories 10%. Assignments 15%. Mid Semester Test 15%. Lab Test 10%. Exam 50 %. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Syllabus:

Characteristics of photographic systems. Camera types and calibration certificates. Stereoscopic viewing and parallax. Transformation of single photo coordinates. Tilted photography and rectification. Stereomodel orientation and the application of stereodigitising equipment. Orthophotos and orthomosaics. Map revision. Planning aerial photography and control. Strip triangulation. Involvement of photogrammetry in Western Australian standard and project mapping. Mono and stereo photographic interpretation. Digital Elevation Models (DEM). Triangulation of irregular networks.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Developed techniques for using photogrammetric methods for mapping.

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:

Anson, R.W. (ed) (1993). Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians. perganon Press. Atkinson, K.B (1980). Development in Close Range Photogrammetry. Applied Science Publishers. Atkinson, K.B., (1996). Close Range Photogrammetry and Machine Vision. Whittles Publishing. Burnside, C.D., (1985). Mapping from Aerial Photographs. Collins. Ciciarelli, J.A. (1991). A Practical Guide to Aerial Photography: With an Introduction to Surveying. Van Nostarnd Reinhold. Curran J.P. et al (1998). Compendiumof Cartogarphic Techniques. Elsevier. Ebner, H. et al. (1991). Digital Photogrammetric Systems. Wichmann. Ghosh, S.K., (1998). Analytical Photogrammetry, 2nd ed. Pergamon Press. Graham, R.a dn Read, R.E. (1996). Digital Photogrammetry: Amendum to the Manual of Photogrammetry. Amercian Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Unit Texts:

Wolf, P.R. and Dewitt, B.A. (2000). Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS, 3rd ed. Mc Graw-Hill.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Laboratories 10%. Assignments 15%. Mid Semester Test 15%. Lab Test 10%. Exam 50 %. This is a 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 2Y  

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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