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10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481
Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481
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| 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. Radar. Maritime boundaries. Choice and establishment of sea level datums for depth sounding. Depth determination: sonar surveys, including multibeam and sidescan, three-dimensional seismic surveying, airborne laser depth sounding, and depth reductions. Integrated processing and control systems, planning and specifications for marine surveys. Case studies, including an 'on board' practical, well-head and oil-rig positioning, ROVs and underwater pipeline surveying. |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
- 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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