The course is designed for managers, surveyors, engineers and those who are involved in surveying and establishing survey control. The programme is suitable for those who have survey experience and require an appreciation of current and potential applications of Global Positioning Systems.

Content

The programme gives delegates hands on experience of the use of GPS equipment and the processing of the results and includes a range of applications. Delegates will have an appreciation of the level of accuracy which can be achieved and sources of potential error.

Objectives

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

understand the principles of GPS
plan for GPS work
set up and use GPS equipment
record and process results
use GPS to establish control
use GPS for static differential surveying
use GPS for stop and go surveys
understand the principles of real time GPS surveying
be aware of the basics of geodesy and coordinate systems

Birmingham

29 October 2010

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Address: CTS, Sansome Lodge, 4 Sansome Walk,
Worcester, WR1 1LH, UK

Telephone: (+44) 1905 612238

Fax: (+44) 1905 28796

Email: training@ctsltd.co.uk

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Surveying and Setting Out

GPS Awareness

Cost: £260 +VAT – 1 day course

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