Module Details

Module Code: CIVL7005
Title: Digital Land Surveying and GPS
Long Title: Digital Land Surveying and GPS
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills in Land Surveying to develop the field and office competencies of the learner. The emphasis is on development of skills in advanced surveying techniques and equipment. Data will be collected in the field, downloaded and processed electronically, using Total Stations, Global Positioning Systems and other Remote Sensing technologies. The use of laser equipment and machine control by GPS will be studied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Establish survey control of determined accuracy using GPS equipment and OSi reference.
LO2 Compute setting out data from survey and design information.
LO3 Generate field survey data and incorporate design data using specialised software. Manipulate and export survey data in various formats for use in advanced modelling software.
LO4 Critically evaluate the use of advanced positioning instrumentation for surveying and setting out.
LO5 Study advanced remote sensing data capture technologies such as; lidar, laser scanning, survey drone or others.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12069 CIVL7035 Land Surveying Data Capture
14112 CIVL7025 Practical Land Surveying
14114 CIVL7005 Digital Land Surveying and GPS
14115 CIVL7024 Land Surveying Control
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
The Learner would be expected to be familiar with Land Surveying theory and practice. The Learner must have achieved the learning outcomes of Land Surveying Control, Practical Land Surveying or equivalent.
 
Indicative Content
Ordnance Survey
Coordinate systems: Irish National Grid, Irish Transverse Mercator. Heights and elevations, geoid models, site adjustments. OSi services.
Global Positioning Systems
Fundamentals of operation for surveying. Correction and sources of error. Radio regulations. Real time kinematic (RTK), Static and FastStatic operation. Field techniques, RTK and setting out.
Data Processing
Data capture. Setup data. Feature codes, strings and digital ground modelling. Software and hardware requirements. Data formats. Software systems. Data transfer, Real-time and post-processing systems. Adjustments, data export and reports.
Setting Out
Principles of setting out. Coordinate positioning, total stations and GPS. Controlling verticallity. Laser instruments. Machine control. Quality assurance and accuracy.
Cadastral Surveying
Interpreting and advising on boundary locations, on the status of land ownership and on the rights, restrictions and interests in property. Legal requirements relating to property boundary surveys in Ireland
Remote Sensing
Laser scanning, survey drone, lidar. Quality control, data management, accuracy and assessment. Equipment, regulations, safety, project management, BIM.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Establishment of control to OSi reference using GPS and Total Station - Fieldwork, report, and assessment.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Establish field control and completion of a field survey using GPS, Total Station or other advanced data capture methods - Fieldwork, report and assessment.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Report and analysis on the accuracy of advanced data capture methods for use in Land Surveying - comparison of traditional setting out procedures to modern remote sensing technologies - Fieldwork, report and written assessment.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Surveying Computer Laboratory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Field Surveying Every Second Week 2.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material, preparation for fieldwork and of reports Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Surveying Computer Laboratory Every Second Week 1.50 3
Lab Contact Field Surveying Every Second Week 2.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent directed learning of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material, preparation for fieldwork and of reports Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 10.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jan Van Sickle. (2015), GPS for LAnd Surveying, [ISBN: 9781466583108].
  • J. Uren, W.F. Price. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 6th Ed. Palgrave Macmillan, London, [ISBN: 0230221572].
  • William Irvine and Finlay Maclennan. (2006), Surveying for construction, 5th Ed. McGraw-Hill, London, [ISBN: 0-07-711114-1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bannister A, Raymond S & Baker R. (1998), Surveying, 7th. Longman, London, [ISBN: 0-582-302498].
  • Prendergast, P. (2008), Green Paper Proposing Reform of Boundary Surveys, The Irish Institution of Surveyors, Dublin.
  • Prendergast, P. (2004), Best Practice Guidelines for Precise Surveying in Ireland, The Irish Institution of Surveyors, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • J Calina, A Calina, G Badescu. (2019), RESEARCH ON REALISING THEMATIC DIGITAL MAPS USING DRONE ASSISTED SCANNING TECHNOLOGY, Surveying Geology & Mining Ecology Management (SGEM), Sofia Vol. 18, : 369-376..
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Mandatory