Hydrography and Marine Geodesy
| Title | Υδρογραφία και θαλάσσια γεωδαισία / Hydrography and Marine Geodesy |
| Code | 08EA051 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Vassilios Grigoriadis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024641 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geospatial Surveying | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Earth Observation using Geodetic Methods | YPOCΗREŌTIKO EPILOGĪS EMFASĪS | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Construction Surveying | EPILOGĪS ALLĪS 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 | 600255084
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600255084
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=248
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Hydrography and Marine Geodesy and their connection with other geosciences. Methods and instruments for the horizontal and vertical position determination at sea. Algorithms for 3D positioning in marine applications. Combined hydrographic application using echosounding devices and GNSS receivers. Mean sea level models and hydrographic applications in coastal areas.
Use of software for 3D positioning at sea and applications in geodesy, surveying and geosciences.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Hydrography and marine geodesy. Connections with other sciences. Nautical map and navigations. Physical oceanography. Satellite altimetry. Marine geoid. Radiowaves and radiolocation. Horizontal position determination at sea. Positioning algorithms. Radiosystems and GNSS. Depth determination. Echosounding instrumentation. Offshore hydrographic applications. Instrumentation and methodology. Automation in hydrographic surveying.
Keywords
Hydrography and Marine Geodesy, Echosounding, Positioning, Navigation, Automation in Hydrographic Surveying, Satellite Altimetry
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 6 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | ✓ | ||||
| Written assigments | 24 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final exam and course project.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Τζιαβός Η. - Πανεπιστημιακές Σημειώσεις για το μάθημα της Υδρογραφίας και Θαλάσσιας Γεωδαισίας
Last Update
11-02-2025
