SUR 2540 - Fundamentals of GPS Surveying

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: MTH 1400 and SUR 1510 with grades of “C” or better, or Permission of instructor

This course introduces the student to the technology of the Global Positioning System (GPS). The mechanics and elementary mathematics of GPS point-positioning technology are presented. The laboratory sessions will introduce the operational concepts of planning, reconnaissance, and data collection. Post mission processing and computer software for static, rapid static, and real time kinematic surveying will be discussed.