Online Courses Handbook 2003

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
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.