SPAT4002

SPAT4002: Hydrographic Surveying

Science and Engineering

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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. Real time kinetic (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, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) and underwater pipeline surveying.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) (1152)

Field of Education031100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

Online Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial12 x 2 hours semesterly

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