Geoinformatics (CE4131)

Advanced Engineering Surveying (CE-2122)

Getting Started With Geographic Information System, Clarke, K. 2^nd Edition

Remote Sensing And Image Interpretation, Thomas M. L., Ralph W. K., 5^th Edition

Introduction To Geographic Information Systems, Chang K. T., 3^rd Edition

To acquaint with state-of-the-art Geo-informatics and its diverse applications in engineering.

CLO:1            Learn about Geographic Information System (GIS).

CLO:2            Learn about Remote Sensing (RS).

CLO:3            Be able to use related softwares for GIS / RS applications related to civil engineering domain.

• Photogrammetric surveying
• Satellite System
• Aerial and Satellite photogrammetry

• Fundamentals of GIS
• Spatial Data types and acquiring consideration
• Data models and structures
• Coordinate System
• Datum and map projection and their transformation
• Attribute-based operation
• Introduction to Spatial Analysis

• Basic Concepts
• Physicals basis of Remote Sensing
• Earth Resources Satellites / Platforms
• Sensors
• Types of Resolutions
• Geo-referencing
• Image Processing Techniques and Classification
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Navigational Satellites
• Positioning Systems (GLONASS, GPS & Galileo)
• Fundamentals and Elements of GPS
• System Operation & Characteristics
• Errors and Atmospheric effects
• Differential GPS (DGPS)

• Training on GPS instruments based surveys
• Integration GPS data in GIS
• Exercises on Image processing software and recent GIS software
• Demonstration on RS/GIS applications in engineering disciplines