Overview
An introduction to the survey methods and analyses that require an understanding of geodetic principles. Includes angle, EDM and GPS measurements.
About this paper
| Paper title | Surveying Methods 2 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Surveying |
| EFTS | 0.1334 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 29 November 2024) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,206.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (SURV 201 or SURV 211) and (SURV 202 or SURV 212)
- Pre or Corequisite
- SURV 302 or SURV 312
- Restriction
- SURV 311
- Schedule C
- Science
- Eligibility
A required paper for students undertaking the BSurv and BSc (Survey Measurement)
Suitable for students with a good understanding of fundamental survey methods and survey mathematics- Contact
- paul.denys@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: Dr Paul Denys, Dr Don Grant
Demonstrators: Craig Tidey, Mike Denham, Judy Roda
Software Support: Mr Kelly Gragg- Paper Structure
The paper covers the following topics:
- History of geodesy in New Zealand and geodetic surveys
- GPS observables and errors
- GPS models and techniques
- Control survey methods and analysis
- Terrestrial observations (horizontal and vertical angles, distance)
- Land deformation in New Zealand
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures: Three 1-hour lectures - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Practicals: One 5-hour practical - Monday
- Textbooks
Required:
- Denys, P. H., (2024) Geodesy and GPS - Survey Methods 2, School of Surveying, University of Otago
Recommended:
- Uren and Price, Surveying for Engineers. 5th Edition, Palgrave Macmillian.Hofmann-Wellenhof, GPS Theory and Practice
- Leick, GPS Surveying. Wiley, New York
- Anderson and Mikhail, Surveying Theory and Practice. 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Understand geodetic angle and distance observations and reductions
- Understand the GPS observables and errors
- Understand GPS techniques and models
- Develop an appreciation of geodesy applications for GNSS
- Combine and analyse terrestrial and GNSS survey data and precision estimates using least squares estimation
Timetable
Overview
An introduction to the survey methods and analyses that require an understanding of geodetic principles. Includes angle, EDM and GPS measurements.
About this paper
| Paper title | Surveying Methods 2 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Surveying |
| EFTS | 0.1334 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 (14 July 2025 - 28 November 2025)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 28 November 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (SURV 201 or SURV 211) and (SURV 202 or SURV 212)
- Pre or Corequisite
- SURV 302 or SURV 312
- Restriction
- SURV 311
- Schedule C
- Science
- Eligibility
A required paper for students undertaking the BSurv and BSc (Survey Measurement).
Suitable for students with a good understanding of fundamental survey methods and survey mathematics.- Contact
- paul.denys@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: Dr Paul Denys, Dr Don Grant
Demonstrators: Craig Tidey, Mike Denham, Dr Judy Rodda
Software Support: Kelly Gragg- Paper Structure
The paper covers the following topics:
- GNSS observables and errors
- GNSS models and techniques
- Control survey methods and analysis
- Terrestrial observations (horizontal and vertical angles, gyrotheodolite)
- Land deformation in New Zealand
- Teaching Arrangements
Lectures: Three 1-hour lectures - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Practicals: One 5-hour practical - Monday
- Textbooks
Required:
- Denys, P. H., (2024) Geodesy and GPS - Survey Methods 2, School of Surveying, University of Otago.
Recommended:
- Uren and Price, Surveying for Engineers. 5th Edition, Palgrave Macmillian.Hofmann-Wellenhof, GPS Theory and Practice.
- Leick, GPS Surveying. Wiley, New York.
- Anderson and Mikhail, Surveying Theory and Practice. 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Understand geodetic angle and distance observations and reductions
- Understand the GPS observables and errors
- Understand GPS techniques and models
- Develop an appreciation of geodesy applications for GNSS
- Combine and analyse terrestrial and GNSS survey data and precision estimates using least squares estimation