Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG260

2010  KGG260  Transformations and Projections

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGG260 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit introduces you to the concepts of the various geometric surfaces and their mathematical properties for use in mapping and computation on the surface of the earth. It covers the following topics: surveying and mapping projections; transverse Mercator projection; spherical trigonometry; AGD66/84 and AMG; GDA94 and MGA; geometry of the ellipsoid; ellipsoidal computations; arc-to-chord, scale factor, grid convergence; and transformation of coordinates between coordinate systems.

The Projections section deals with the description and mathematical definition of the different classes of map projections. This is an important topic, as map projections form the basis for the graphical representation of the spatial data captured using the various surveying and remote sensing techniques.

The Transformations section covers two topics. The first relates to the ellipsoid and includes the geometry of the ellipsoid, computations on the ellipsoid and the reduction of observations on the ellipsoid. The second deals with the mathematics of the Map Grid of Australia (MGA) and the Transverse Mercator Projection as it relates to the ellipsoid, and as a basis for mapping in Australia. The Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA) will also be covered.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr exam (50%), assignments (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

26 lectures, 6 tutorials

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
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   Web supported - H
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KGG155

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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