Course content

Three Dimensional Laser Scanning in Geodesy and Geoinformatics

Code:

143245

Abbreviation:

B36B09

Higher education institution:

Faculty of Geodesy

ECTS credits:

3.0

Load:

15(L) + 20(E) + 10(E)

Issuing teachers:

Professor Almin Đapo, PhD

Course contractors:

Lucija Brajković (E)

Filip Stipčić (E)

Professor Almin Đapo, PhD (L, E)

Lovro Klarić (E)

Course description:

Theoretical and practical knowledge of basic spatial data collection methods using lasers practiced in geodesy and geoinformatics. Learning outcomes at the level of the programme to which the course contributes <ul><li>Understand the role of geodesy, geoinformatics and spatial data in modern world; demonstrate competences in measuring systems, methods and technologies of measurement and spatial data collection. <li>Demonstrate competences in theoretical principles, procedures of computing and visualising the surveying data. <li>Understand mathematical methods and physical laws applied in geodesy and geoinformatics. <li>Handle geodetic instruments and appropriate measuring equipment properly, and perform geodetic measurements. <li>Prepare geodetic documents needed to establish and maintain cadastral records and land registry, as well as the documents for engineering works. <li>Make plans, maps and related presentations using modern methods and technologies on the basis of measured data and other sources. <li>Determine and interpret the size, properties and relations of objects in space on the basis of measured data, spatial databases, plans and maps. <li>Use information technology in solving geodetic and geoinformation tasks. <li>Recognise problems and tasks in the application of geodetic and geoinformation principles and methods, and select proper procedures for their solution. <li>Exercise appropriate judgements on the basis of performed calculation processing and interpretation of data obtained by means of surveying and its results. <li>Prepare official public documents, reports, graphic and cartographic presentations using the surveying results related to objects in space. <li>Communicate the results obtained by means of geodesy and geoinformation to clients and experts of geodetic and other related professions <li>Keep pace with and adopt new technological achievements in the field of surveying, geoinformation systems and services based on the position, and the changes in regulations, norms and standards. <li>Take responsibility for continuing academic development in the field of geodesy and geoinformatics, or related disciplines, and for the development of interest in lifelong learning and further professional education.</ul> Learning outcomes expected at the level of the course <ul><li>Knowing the basis of laser technology and describing the types of laser systems <li>Defining accuracy and precision of different LiDAR systems and explaining sources of errors when measuring using laser scanners <li>Mastering the use of terrestrial laser scanners <li>Applying methods of point cloud georeferencing and registration <li>Utilizing spatial data collected using terrestrial laser scanning for visualisation purposes <li>Utilizing spatial data collected using space and airborne laser scanning for digital terrain model, surface and digital relief model</ul> Course content broken down in detail by weekly class schedule (syllabus) <ol><li>Introduction <li>Laser technology in geodesy and geoinformatics <li>Laser scanning principles of operation <li>Development of laser scanning <li>Categorisation of laser scanners <li>Accuracy and precision of LiDAR systems <li>Point cloud georeferencing and registration <li>Point cloud filtering <li>Terrestrial laser systems <li>Terrestrial stationary laser scanning <li>Terrestrial mobile laser scanning (road, railway, water) <li>Space and airborne laser systems <li>Laser scanning from airplane/helicopter <li>Laser scanning from space <li>Laser scanning using unmanned aerial vehicle</ol> Applied theoretical knowledge <ol><li>Collecting and processing data using stationary terrestrial laser scanners <li>Processing data collected using mobile terrestrial laser scanner <li>Analysis of laser scanning data collected from space/air</ol> Screening student work <ul><li>Class attendance - 1 ECTS <li>Practical training - 0.5 ECTS <li>Tests - 0.5 ECTS <li>Oral exam - 0.5 ECTS <li>Written exam - 0.5 ECTS</ul>

Course in study programme:

Code	Name of study	Level of study	Semester	Required/Elective
71	Geodesy and Geoinformatics	undergraduate	6	elective

* the course is not taught in that semester

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L - Lectures