Course title
H00180002
Applied Surveying

NAKAGAWA Masafumi
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals Courses
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、さまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら設計生産技術を活用することで、立案した構想に従って研究を進め課題を解決することができる。 Sub
Advanced Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、機械工学の学理を応用して異分野を含む融合分野で革新的な機能を創成することができる。 Sub
Environment and Materials Engineering B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Chemistry and Biotechnology B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Electrical Engineering and Robotics D 電気工学や関連する工学の技術分野を課題に適用し、社会の要求を解決するために応用することができる。 Sub
Advanced Electronic Engineering E 専門的デザイン課題について解決する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Information and Communications Engineering F 社会のニーズに対して技術課題を主体的に発見し、工学分野における分野横断的な知識も活用しつつ、計画的・継続的に取り組んで課題を達成することができる。 Sub
Computer Science and Engineering G 技術的課題に対してさまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら主体的に取り組み、継続的に学修する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Urban Infrastructure and Environment D ⼟⽊材料系、構造⼯学系、地盤⼯学系、⽔⼯学系、⼟⽊計画系、⼟⽊環境系の専⾨基礎知識を体系的に修得することができる。 Main
Purpose of class
This course introduces the student to the equipments, methodologies, and calculations used in advanced land surveying. The candidate will study the various types of instrument and record data from the several types of surveys and survey drawings/ models, to be a land surveyor.
Course description
From fundamental theory to practical application and advanced technologies, this class covers all aspects of Geoinformatics technologies to understand Laser scanning, GNSS positioning, satellite imaging, aerial imaging, Photogrammetry, point cloud data processing, 3D mapping and 3D modeling.
Goals and objectives
  1. The candidate will understand Laser scanning, GNSS, Remote sensing, Photogrammetry, GIS, and BIM/CIM
  2. The candidate will be able to identify the various types of surveys, methodologies, measurement systems, procedures, and their appropriate applications
  3. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of advanced surveys
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Reports Examination Total.
1. 10% 20% 30%
2. 15% 20% 35%
3. 15% 20% 35%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Each category is weighted as a total percentage of your final grade as follows:
Homework 40%, Final Exam 60%
Final grades will be assigned as follows:
S = 100% – 90%, A = 89% - 80%, B = 79% - 70%, C = 69% - 60%, D < 60%

Emphasis in the Final Exam will be placed upon
Identification of the various types of survey measurement system
Identification of the various types of survey data processing
Knowledge of information that may be obtained from the various types of survey data
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction:
What is Geoinformatics?
Prepare the prescribed textbook 100minutes
2. Laser scanning:
Electronic surveying measurement , EDM measurement and errors
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
3. Global Navigation Satellite systems (1) :
How GNSS works, The GPS segments, GPS surveying technique
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
4. Global Navigation Satellite systems (2) :
The GPS signal, The Code and Carrier wave, Error sources in GPS
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
5. Remote Sensing (1) :
Wave length, High resolution imaging, SAR (Micro-wave remote sensing)
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
6. Remote Sensing (2) :
Image processing, Clustering
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
7. Exercise 1 (GNSS, Remote sensing) :
GNSS applications, Remote sensing applications
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
8. Photogrammetry (1) :
Aerial Photogrammetry, Close-range Photogrammetry
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
9. Photogrammetry (2) :
Feature point detection, Image matching, Structure from Motion
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
10. Geographical Information Systems (1) :
Spatial database, Spatial analysis
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
11. Geographical Information Systems (2) :
XML, CityGML, IndoorGML
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
12. Exercise 1 (Photogrammetry, GIS) :
Photogrammetry applications, GIS Photogrammetry
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
13. Digital Sensors:
CCD/CMOS, Indoor positioning systems, Inertial Measurement Unit

Building Information Modeling / Construction Information Modeling:
Classifications and explanations of Geoinformatics solutions
Prepare the prescribed documents 100minutes
14. Summary (Final exam) Prepare for the examination 100minutes
Total. - - 1400minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
ISBN:978-4-06-154774-2
絵でわかる地図と測量,中川雅史
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tuesday, 12:30-13:00, Surveying room 4106 (Omiya campus)
  • Wednesday, 12:30-13:00, Nakagawa Lab, 09A32 (Toyosu campus)
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable This class is lectured by the surveyor.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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