Course Title: Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: GEOM5161C
Course Title: Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6156 - Advanced Diploma of Surveying
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. Toby Manning
RMIT University
Building 57, Level 5, Room 37
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4934
Email: toby.manning@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct advanced global navigation satellite system (GNSS) control surveys using GNSS equipment and suitable software to communicate with GNSS receivers. The unit covers project managing surveying activities, including planning collection methodologies and allocating resources and work tasks in a team environment. The unit also covers analysing existing survey control data and networks to identify non-conformities and the need for additional controls, and implementing a network of points for controlling horizontal and vertical positions. The unit requires the ability to program, calibrate and operate GNSS equipment, relate surveying data to a reference system, and identify and resolve discrepancies with the reference system.
The unit supports those who work in a technical management role in a surveying team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS6032 Conduct advanced GNSS control surveys |
Element: |
1.Prepare for advanced GNSS control survey. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Survey specifications are identified and analysed and key activities and timelines scheduled according to available resources and organisational requirements. |
Element: |
2.Carry out GNSS control surveying tasks. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.GNSS equipment is programmed and operated according to survey and organisational requirements. |
Element: |
3.Finalise advanced GNSS control survey. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.GNSS software is used to process data according to survey and organisational requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
See elements above
Details of Learning Activities
Student will learn:
- Network design and analysis
- Theory of network adjustments using the 'Least Square adjustment' method
- Field-based industry simulations integrating Total station networks with GNSS static campaign data
- Field work based on GNSS-network data for establishing accurate control over large distances
- Post Processing for static GNSS network data
- Integration of Total Station , GNSS and Levelling data
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
All learning and assessment will be conducted with the use of Lectures, Tutorials and Practical classes. A large range of video resources have been developed and are accessible to students throughout the semester.
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Activity | Assessments |
| 2 | ACTIVITY 1: AUSPOS and GPSnet | |
| 4 | ACTIVITY 2: Calibration – Total station and GPS-RTK | |
| 6 | ASSESSMENT 1: GNSS-RTK and static control survey | |
| 8 | ASSESSMENT 1: GNSS-RTK and static control survey | Assessment 1 due |
| Break | Mid semester break | |
| 10 | ASSESSMENT 2: Static GNSS, TS, and Precise Level Control Survey | |
| 12 | ASSESSMENT 2: Static GNSS, TS, and Precise Level Control Survey | Assessment 2 due |
| 14 | GNSS-RTK Set-out Survey | |
| 16 | Final Results and Control Plans | |
| 18 | Portfolio | Assessment 3 due |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Check the Library Subject Guides:
http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
You must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competency
Assessment | |
Task 1 |
Assessment 1 |
Task 2 |
Assessment 2 |
Task 3 |
Portfolio |
Assessment Tasks
No |
Name of Assessment Task |
Method of Assessment |
1. |
Establishing control using both GNSS-RTK and Static GNSS |
Assignment |
2. |
Integrating Static GNSS, Total Station and Precise Levelling methods |
Test |
3. |
Portfolio |
Assignment |
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Tasks:
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to be deemed competent.
No |
Name of Assessment Task |
Elements Performance Criteria |
1. |
Project – Establish control using both GNSS-RTk and Static GNSS |
E1 PC 1.1-1.6 E2 PC 2.1-2.6 E3 PC 3.1-3.4 |
2. |
Test Integrating static GNSS total station and precise levelling methods |
E1 PC 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 E2 PC 2.1-2.6 E3 PC 3.1-3.4 |
3 |
Portfolio of 4 activities |
E1 PC 1.2, 1.4 E2 PC 2.5, 2.6 E3 PC 3.2-3.4 |
Other Information
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