Geomatics Engineering Research Articles

Content of the Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatic Engineering Degree Course at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Abstract This paper describes the content of the course at UNSW which is internationally recognised for its quality, depth and breadth. It prepares students for careers in the broad range of fields that are identified with Geomatics. [The School at UNSW has changed its name from Surveying to Geomatic Engineering and renamed its degree a Bachelor of Engineering.] Course material includes survey measurement using fully electronic tacheometers, in practicals, laboratories and survey camps; cadastral surveying, land development and management subjects all taught by practising professionals; computer programming and using commercial computer packages; geodesy, photogrammetry, spatial information systems (ie GIS), and remote sensing; as well as a sound basis in mathematics, physics, town planning and relevant aspects of civil engineering taught by other university schools. This paper attempts to explain some of the course content in narrative form, to provide prospective employers with details of the capabiliti...

An Algorithm for Searching Boundary Octants in 3D Geological Subsurface Modeling

Abstract In geological subsurface modeling, large quantities of data are usually involved, which require extensive efforts to process using traditional methods. In addition, 3D representations and spatial operations are essential for computerised processing. With the recent advance in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and computer technology, a wide range of spatial analysis and processing procedures for geological subsurface modeling are expected to be improved if 2D and 2.5D GIS functions are to be extended to handle 3D objects such as subsurface layers. This paper gives a brief description of a 3D system for modeling geological subsurface information developed at the Department of Geomatics Engineering, The University of Calgary. In this system, an octree data structure is employed to model 3D information due to its efficiency in Boolean operations, compactness in storing data and capability of intelligent data access. Surface representations are used for visualisation purposes. An algorithm for sea...

Content of the bachelor of engineering in geomatic engineering degree course at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Content of the bachelor of engineering in geomatic engineering degree course at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)