Introduction to Geomatics Engineering
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Introduction to Geomatics Engineering

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What is the primary distinction between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?

  • Geodetic surveying involves the use of a theodolite.
  • Plane surveying accounts for the curvature of the earth.
  • Plane surveying does not account for the curvature of the earth. (correct)
  • Geodetic surveying is only used for land division.

    • Which surveying method is based on triangulation survey methods?

  • Chain Survey
  • Total Station Survey
  • Traverse Survey (correct)
  • Compass Survey

    • When was aerial photogrammetry first initiated, marking a significant development in modern surveying?

  • 1879
  • 1600
  • 1931 (correct)
  • 1800

    • In what year was the first book on surveying published?

    <p>1570</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instruments was developed in 1631?

    <p>Vernier Theodolite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Geoinformatics?

    <p>To integrate and manage information about environments and structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant changes occurred in surveying practice post-1980?

    <p>Emergence of GPS and electronic devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surveying method utilizes a photographic survey technique?

    <p>Aerial survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a division of remote sensing?

    <p>Mechanical remote sensing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Geographic Information System (GIS)?

    <p>To capture, store, and analyze spatial data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which navigation and positioning system consists of 32 satellites?

    <p>Navstar GPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of survey is most closely associated with archaeological studies?

    <p>Archaeological survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tool is NOT typically used in surveying?

    <p>Thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary focus of a military survey is to gather information for what purpose?

    <p>Strategic military operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of ground-based remote sensing?

    <p>To gather data from the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a GIS application?

    <p>Google Maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the scale of a map indicate?

    <p>The relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a map?

    <p>Population Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a map has a scale of 1:10000, what is the smallest object that can be accurately plotted on it?

    <p>2.5 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a larger denominator in a representative fraction (RF) indicate?

    <p>Smaller scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What series does the I and AC Series refer to?

    <p>India and Adjacent Countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale of the maps in the I and AC Series?

    <p>1:1 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a map numbering system?

    <p>To facilitate user referencing and cataloguing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept among the following is related to how features are portrayed on a map?

    <p>Projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common frame of reference used for defining positions on a map called?

    <p>Coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of coordinate systems is used specifically in local surveys?

    <p>Rectangular coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the intersection of the X and Y axes represent in a rectangular coordinate system?

    <p>Origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a polar coordinate system, what is the term used for the fixed point from which distance and angle are measured?

    <p>Pole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much latitude and longitude does each sheet in the CIM series cover?

    <p>40 degrees of latitude and 60 degrees of longitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which belt of longitude starts from 1800 at a 60 interval?

    <p>Belt 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of coordinate system uses distance and angle from a fixed point for location?

    <p>Polar coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scales is NOT mentioned in the content as being used in India?

    <p>1:10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a map projection?

    <p>To transform 3D objects into 2D space with minimal distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which map projection is best suited for representing East-West land areas?

    <p>Conic (Albers Equal Area)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of distortion occurs in a conformal map?

    <p>Preservation of shape without altering feature outlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of an equal-area map?

    <p>Feature sizes are relative to their actual size on earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many six-degree-wide zones are covered by the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system?

    <p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attribute is preserved by an azimuthal projection?

    <p>Direction for all straight lines passing through a specified point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about UTM is correct?

    <p>Each UTM zone has a Central Meridian and uses meter units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which map projection is most appropriate for global views?

    <p>Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Geomatics

    • Geoinformatics integrates acquisition, modeling, analysis, and management of information about the natural environment and man-made structures.

    History of Surveying

    • Earliest recorded surveying activity in Egypt around 2900 B.C. for the construction of the Great Pyramids.
    • Land division for taxation noted in Egypt, China, and India around 1400 B.C.
    • The diopter, an early surveying instrument, developed around 120 B.C.
    • First book on surveying published in 1570 A.D., introducing theodolites.
    • The vernier theodolite developed in 1631 A.D., enhancing measurement precision.
    • 1800 A.D. marks the development of more surveying instruments and the concept of both plane and geodetic surveys.
    • USGS (United States Geological Survey) established in 1879, leading to modern surveying.
    • Aerial photogrammetry initiated in 1931, enhancing surveying capabilities.
    • Post-1980: Adoption of GPS and electronic devices in surveying.

    Classification of Surveying

    • Primary Classification
      • Plane survey: Does not account for the earth's curvature.
      • Geodetic survey: Considers Earth's curvature.
    • Secondary Classification Based on instruments and methods:
      • Chain and compass surveys.
      • Theodolite surveys, total station surveys, and photographic surveys.
      • Triangulation and traverse surveys.
      • Topographic surveys including geological and military applications.

    Surveying Instruments

    • Tools include steel tape, chains, levels (stadia principle), total stations, theodolites, and GPS technology.

    Remote Sensing

    • Science and technique for acquiring information without direct contact with objects.
    • Divided into three major categories:
      • Ground-based remote sensing.
      • Aerial remote sensing.
      • Satellite remote sensing.
    • GPS constellation consists of 32 satellites, with 31 operational.
    • Other navigation systems include GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, IRNSS (NAVIC), and QZSS.

    Geographic Information System (GIS)

    • GIS captures, stores, manipulates, analyzes, manages, and presents spatial data.
    • Applications allow for interactive queries, spatial analysis, data editing in maps, and presenting results.
    • Examples include Google Maps and Google Earth.

    Maps and Map Elements

    • Maps are 2D representations of 3D spaces depicting features on or below the Earth's surface.
    • Essential components include:
      • Projection, scale, legend, title, symbolism, and attributes.
    • Map scaling examples illustrate real-world distance representation.

    Map Numbering Systems

    • I and AC Series: Maps covering broad regions with a scale of 1:1,000,000, further divided into larger scales.
    • CIM Series: Each sheet covers 40° latitude and 60° longitude, with defined numbering for referencing.

    Coordinate Systems

    • Coordinate systems determine the position of features based on distances or directions from fixed points.
    • Types include:
      • Two-dimensional (rectangular and polar).
      • Three-dimensional systems.

    Map Projections

    • Map projections transform spherical features into two-dimensional representations.
    • Different types include:
      • Conic (ideal for East-West areas).
      • Cylindrical (ideal for North-South areas).
      • Azimuthal (global views).

    Map Distortions

    • Different projection types preserve:
      • Shape (conformal), where outlines maintain their shape.
      • Area (equal-area), where feature sizes are maintained relative to actual sizes.
      • Distance (equidistant), where straight lines maintain true distances from a specified point.
      • Direction (azimuthal), where true direction is preserved.

    Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)

    • Uses Transverse Mercator projection with 60 six-degree zones from East to West.
    • Extends from 80° S latitude to 84° N with reference latitude at the equator.
    • Coordinates are measured in meters.

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