10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481

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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
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y