SRVY 246 - Introduction to GPS for Surveyors

Credit(s): 2

Prerequisite(s): GPHY 284 or SRVY 283.
An introductory course on the fundamentals of the Global Positioning System as it applies to digital mapping and navigation. Instruction and practice in the use of mapping-grade GPS receivers. Analysis of positional accuracy and precision. Course concludes with students selecting and implementing an individual mapping project with final report and class presentation. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Describe GPS signals and techniques used for determining positions.
Discuss GPS positional errors.
Demonstrate GPS navigation techniques.
Build appropriate data dictionaries or geodatabases to support attribute data collection.
Use GPS planning software to identify opportune times for satellite data collection.
Use proper field techniques for GPS data acquisition.
Perform differential correction to more accurately map GPS positions.
Export GPS data into a GIS data format and produce a map.