| Course Name | Advanced Surveying |
| Course Code | 15CVL440 |
| Program | B. Tech. in Civil Engineering |
| Year Taught | 2019 |
Field astronomy – definitions – solution of an astronomical triangle – co-ordinate systems – time – solar, siderial and standard equation of time – sundial – determination of time, azimuth, latitude and longitude. Map Projection: introduction – methods of projection.
Electronic distance measurement – principle – reduction of E.D.M lines – geodimeter – tellurimeter – total station – global positioning system.
Photogrammetry – terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry – heights and distances fromphotographs – flight planning – elements of stereoscopy – photo mosaic – photo interpretation – applications of photogrammetry.
Remote sensing – introduction – electromagnetic radiation – target interactions – remote sensing systems – remote sensing from space – applications of remote sensing.
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