Advanced Surveying and Geomatics course#

Course material from the Winter 2023 offering of CEE437/CEWA537 (formerly CEE498/CEWA599) at the University of Washington

David Shean
Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Washington

Course Description#

Covers modern surveying techniques that can be used for a range of engineering and scientific applications, with focus on precision mapping and 3D model generation using survey-grade GNSS receivers, drone-based Structure from Motion (SfM), and laser scanning (lidar). Weekly labs involve hands-on survey design, data collection, and data processing. Student groups propose and perform surveys as a final project.

Course Objectives#

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Prioritize and select the most appropriate surveying technique(s) for a range of applications, based on an understanding of methods and underlying physical principles.

  • Design and execute new surveys to meet predetermined constraints (e.g., resolution, accuracy, coverage) and site conditions.

  • Process, analyze, and interpret quantitative survey results, and communicate through reports and presentations.

Syllabus#

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FgQ-kpwvQdcL72xMUFaASew1AxQq61-C4X_zZs6k40/edit (requires UW netid)