Metrology and Industrial Surveying
| Title | Μετρολογία και βιομηχανική τοπογραφία / Metrology and Industrial Surveying |
| Code | 08EA049 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Ion anastasios Karolos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024639 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 14
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geospatial Surveying | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Earth Observation using Geodetic Methods | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Construction Surveying | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Cadastre and Land Management | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Cartography and Geographical Analysis | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Planning and Management of Transportation Infrastructure and Systems | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Water Resources, Environment and Engineering Works | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600255082
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600255082
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the principles and methodologies of Industrial Surveying, including the geometric and metrological requirements applied in industry and quality control processes.
2. Select and use appropriate geodetic and metrological instruments, such as Total Stations, laser trackers and 3D laser scanners, for precise measurement of industrial components and installations.
3. Analyze and evaluate measurement errors, considering accuracy, repeatability, and uncertainty in industrial applications.
4. Design and implement measurement procedures and quality control protocols applied in industrial constructions and machining processes, ensuring compliance with international standards.
5. Manage and process measurement data using specialized software (e.g., CAD, Metrology Software, Python for process automation), interpreting results with statistical methods and uncertainty analysis.
6. Evaluate the role of Industrial Surveying in automation and the development of Industry 4.0, linking emerging technologies with modern production systems and quality control.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course focuses on the applications of surveying and metrology in the industrial sector, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of precise measurement processes, data analysis, and evaluation.
Topics Covered:
• Fundamental principles of industrial surveying and metrology
• Coordinate and reference systems in industrial metrology
• Use of geodetic and metrological instruments (Total Stations, laser trackers, 3D scanners, laser scanning)
• Calibration techniques and accuracy control of instruments
• Error analysis and measurement uncertainty estimation
• Data management and processing using CAD software and specialized metrology applications
• Metrological quality control procedures in industrial constructions
• Industrial surveying and automation of production processes in the Industry 4.0 era
• Integration of metrology and industrial surveying with modern control and automation technologies
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1. Li, Q. (2023). Dynamic and Precise Engineering Surveying. Springer.
2. Kopáčik, A., Erdélyi, J., & Kyrinovič, P. (2020). Engineering surveys for industry. Springer.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Fieldwork | 9 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 35 | ||||
| Project | 28 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 2 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final written examination and oral examination in the team project.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. Li, Q. (2023). Dynamic and Precise Engineering Surveying. Springer.
2. Kopáčik, A., Erdélyi, J., & Kyrinovič, P. (2020). Engineering surveys for industry. Springer.
Last Update
16-05-2025
