Course title
H00529364
Survey Instrument Design

 NAKAGAWA Masafumi
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to propose surveying methodologies improved through the designs of surveying instruments.
Course description
This course covers several 3D measurement principles in surveying. It also includes basic error theory in measurements. Through designs of surveying instruments, students can understand the above-mentioned contents.
Goals and objectives
  1. Can explain about fundamental algorithms of 3D measurement in surveying
  2. Can design survey instruments
  3. Can evaluate measurement accuracy of survey instruments
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Class participation, Team work and Companionship Final reports Total.
1. 20% 20% 40%
2. 20% 20% 40%
3. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The final grade will be composed of “Class participation, Team work and Companionship (50%),” and, ”Final reports (50%)”

Emphasis in the Report submission and evaluation (the Final Exam) will be placed upon
Identification of the proper instrument to be used in a given situation
Accuracy in measurement of quantities from these instruments
Representation of datasheets and maps/models

Evaluation:
S = 100% - 90%, A = 89% - 80%, B = 79% - 70%, C = 69% - 60%, D ＜ 60%
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. 1st day [1]: Guidance and introduction of 3D measurement methodologies Prepare for experiments 100minutes
2. 1st day [2]: Brain storming on 3D measurements Prepare for experiments 100minutes
3. 1st day [3]: Design of survey instruments Prepare for experiments 100minutes
4. 2nd day [1]: Data acquisition Prepare for experiments 100minutes
5. 2nd day [2]: Accuracy evaluation Prepare for experiments 100minutes
6. 2nd day [3]: Report preparation Prepare for experiments 100minutes
7. 3rd day: Presentations and discussions Prepare for the examination 100minutes
8. none none 0minutes
9. none none 0minutes
10. none none 0minutes
11. none none 0minutes
12. none none 0minutes
13. none none 0minutes
14. none none 0minutes
Total. - - 700minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in 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
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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