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Geoinformatics

The document outlines a course on geoinformatics. It discusses topics like GPS, remote sensing, GIS and their applications. It also lists specific learning objectives, outcomes and the course outline including units on photogrammetry, satellite imagery, spatial data and analysis.

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CIVILE-401 GEOINFORMATICS (1+1)

Pre-requisites: Engineering Surveying-II

Specific Objectives of course:


 To acquaint with state-of-the-art Geo-informatics and its diverse applications in
engineering.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Taxono
S. Learning
CLO’s my PLO
No. Domain
Level
Theory
1 EXPLAIN basic knowledge related to Geo-
Cognitive 2 1
informatics.
2 APPLY GIS software for the map
Cognitive 3 5
development.
3 PRACTICE and EXECUTE the skills
Psychomotor 4 12
learned
Practical
1 IMITATE use of GPS instruments for map
Psychomotor 3 5
making.

Course Outline:
Introduction to Geo Informatics and Resources of information
Photogrammetric surveying, Satellite System, Aerial and Satellite photogrammetry
Google Earth
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Fundamentals of GIS, Spatial Data types and acquiring consideration, Data models and
structures, Coordinate Systems, Datums and map projections and their transformation
Attribute-based operation, Introduction to Spatial Analysis
Remote Sensing (RS)
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), Field and Laboratory
Work with Software, 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
Practical Work:
Following practical works may be taken up for the course;
1. To locate the features on the ground, measure lengths and areas of the objects using
Google earth.
2. To convert coordinate system of a map using GIS software.
3. To covert projection of a map using GIS software.
4. To generate a point coverage showing the meteorological station map.
5. To find the coordinates of a point on ground using GPS.
6. To use Differential GPS to carry out the topographic survey of the area.
7. Image processing using any Remote Sensing Software.
Recommended Books:
1. Michael Kennedy (2002), The Global Positioning System and GIS: An introduction 2nd
Edition, Taylor & Frances, New York, ISBN-0- 415-28608-5
2. Thomas, M. Lillesand & Ralph W. Kiefer (2005), Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation, 5th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Clarke, K. (2004) Getting Started with Geographic Information System, Prentices Hall,
New York, 2nd Edition ISBN-1879102897
4. Chang, K. T., Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill
Higher Education.

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