10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481

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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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y