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?

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Which of the following instruments was developed in 1631?

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What is the role of Geoinformatics?

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What significant changes occurred in surveying practice post-1980?

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Which surveying method utilizes a photographic survey technique?

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

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

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Which navigation and positioning system consists of 32 satellites?

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

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Which tool is NOT typically used in surveying?

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

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

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

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What does the scale of a map indicate?

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

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

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

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What series does the I and AC Series refer to?

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

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What is the primary purpose of a map numbering system?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary purpose of a map projection?

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

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What kind of distortion occurs in a conformal map?

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What is one characteristic of an equal-area map?

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

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Which attribute is preserved by an azimuthal projection?

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Which of the following statements about UTM is correct?

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Which map projection is most appropriate for global views?

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Flashcards

Geoinformatics

The integration of acquiring, modelling, analyzing, and managing information about the natural and manmade environment.

Plane Survey

A surveying method that ignores the Earth's curvature.

Geodetic Survey

A survey that considers the Earth's curvature.

Surveying

Determining the relative positions of points on the earth's surface.

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Great Pyramids

Ancient Egyptian structures, notable for early surveying applications.

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Diopter

An early surveying instrument.

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Theodolite

A surveying instrument used to measure angles.

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Vernier Theodolite

An advanced theodolite for higher precision measurements.

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GPS

Global Positioning System, using satellites for location.

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Remote Sensing

Acquiring information about objects without physical contact.

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Aerial Remote Sensing

Remote sensing using aircraft or drones.

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Satellite Remote Sensing

Remote sensing using satellites.

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Chain and Compass Survey

A surveying method using chains and compasses.

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Topographic Survey

Survey used for creating detailed maps of land.

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GIS

Geographic Information System: manages spatial data.

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Map Projection

Method for transforming a 3D globe onto a 2D map.

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Map Distortion

Inaccuracies in shape, area, distance, or direction in a map.

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Map Scale

Ratio between map distance and ground distance.

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UTM

Universal Transverse Mercator: coordinate system to represent location.

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Coordinate Systems

Systems defining location using numbers.

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Map Elements

Components of a map such as title, legend, and scale.

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Map Numbering Systems

Standardized systems to identify specific map sheets or regions.

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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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