Table of Contents 1
Part Ⅰ Basic Knowledge in Geomatics Engineering 1
Unit 1 What is Geomatics? 1
Unit 2 Geodetic Surveying and Plane Surveying 6
Unit 3 Distance Measurement 11
Unit 4 Angle and Direction Measurement 16
Unit 5 Traversing 20
Unit 6 Methods of Elevation Determination 24
Unit 7 Robotic Total Station 28
Unit 8 Errors in Measurement 32
Unit 9 Basic Statistical Analysis of Random Errors 36
Unit 10 Accuracy and Precision 40
Unit 11 Least-Squares Adjustment 43
Unit 12 Geodesy Concepts 47
Unit 13 Geoid and Reference Ellipsoid 51
Unit 14 Datums, Coordinates and Conversions 55
Unit 15 Map Projection 59
Unit 16 Gravity Measurement 63
Unit 17 Optimal Design of Geomatics Network 67
Unit 18 Construction Layout 72
Unit 19 Deformation Monitoring of Engineering Structure 76
Part Ⅱ Advanced Technologies in Geomatics Engineering 80
Unit 20 Understanding the GPS(Ⅰ) 80
Unit 21 Understanding the GPS(Ⅱ) 84
Unit 22 Competition in Space Orbit 88
Unit 23 GIS Basics 93
Unit 24 Data Types and Models in GIS 98
Unit 25 Digital Terrain Modeling 102
Unit 26 Applications of GIS 107
Unit 27 Developments of Photogrammetry 111
Unit 28 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing 116
Unit 29 Digital Image Processing and Its Applications in RS 121
Unit 30 Airborne Laser Mapping Technology 126
Unit 31 Interferometric SAR(InSAR) 131
Unit 32 Brief Introduction to Applied Geophysics 135
Unit 33 Origin of Induced Polarization 139
Part Ⅲ Basic International Academic Communication 144
Unit 34 International Geoscience Organization 144
Unit 35 Prestigious Journals in Geomatics 149
Unit 36 Relevant Surveying Instrument Companies 156
Part Ⅳ Writing and Translation Techniques 161
Unit 37 Expression of Simple Equations and Scientific Formulas 161
Unit 38 Professional English Paper Writing 165
Unit 39 Translation Techniques for EST（科技英语翻译技巧） 174
Appendix Ⅰ Vocabulary 179
Appendix Ⅱ Glossary of Terms 202
References 217