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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-323 Geodesy and Map Projections

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor M.R. Shortis

Prerequisite/s:

451-200 Geomatics Science 2, 618-200 Mathematics 2 or an equivalent subject

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 lectures and 13 hours tutorials and practical work

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject the student should:

  • understand the concept of geodetic coordinate systems;

  • understand the theory of geometric geodesy;

  • understand the theory of astronomical azimuth determination;

  • comprehend the basis of the Australian Map Grid and other map projection systems;

  • have the skills to perform geodetic computations.

Content:

Introduction to geometric geodesy, geodetic references systems, relationship between Cartesian coordinates and latitude and longitude, astronomical coordinates and azimuth determination, introduction to the Australian Map Grid and associated references systems, computations on the map grid, point and line calculations, transformation between Cartesian projection and geographical coordinate systems.

Assessment:

Not more than two hours of written examinations and tests, and not more than the equivalent of 20 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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