Andreas Wieser: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Andreas Wieser |
| Field | Geosensorics and Engineering Geodesy |
| Address | Geosensorik und Ingenieurgeodäsie ETH Zürich, HIL D 47.2 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 05 55 |
| andreas.wieser@geod.baug.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103-0115-AAL | Geodetic Metrology II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 5 credits | 11R | A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Advanced topics in geodetic metrology with focus on instrumental and methodic aspects for applications with higher accuracy demands. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students acquire enhanced knowledge regarding the operating mode, the application and the limitations of modern geodetic standard instruments. They will be able to properly select, test and apply these instruments for geodetic tasks with higher accuracy requirements. They will get acquainted with the typical workflow from the preparation of the field works to the digital or plotted plan. Finally, the students will be introduced to specific geodetic tasks related to construction and civil engineering. | ||||
| Content | - The geomatics workflow - Propagation of light in the atmosphere - The modern total station - Terrestrial Laserscanning - Digital levels - Field tests - Traverses - Trigonometric leveling - Precision leveling - Route planing and transition curves | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and documents for enhanced study and further reading will be provided online. | ||||
| Literature | Uren J, Price B (2010) Surveying for Engineers. 5th ed., Palgrave Macmillan. | ||||
| 103-0115-01L | Geodetic Measuring Technology and Laserscanning | 6 credits | 4G | A. Wieser, Z. Gojcic | |
| Abstract | Advanced topics in geodetic metrology with focus on approaches to 3d modelling of local real world environments with higher accuracy. | ||||
| Learning objective | By the end of this course, the students are able to create digital 3d models of the real world covering areas with an extension up to several 100 m with accuracies in the mm- to cm-level range. They can select the appropriate geodetic instruments or terrestrial laser scanners, plan and carry out the required working steps, test the equipment before use, and describe the quality of the results. They know a broad spectrum of visualization options and can assess their respective suitability for various application cases. | ||||
| Content | - Overview: 3D Modelling from planning of data acquisition to visualization of the results - Modern geodetic instruments - Atmospheric effects - Measurement techniques for high accuracy - Introduction to terrestrial laser scanning - Test and calibration of measurement instruments - Point cloud processing: preprocessing, registration & georeferencing - 3d modelling and visualization of objects, VR/AR/MR | ||||
| Lecture notes | The slides and documents for enhanced study and further reading will be provided online. | ||||
| Literature | Witte B, Sparla P (2015) Vermessungskunde und Grundlagen der Statistik für das Bauwesen. 8. Aufl., Wichmann Verlag. Shan J, Toth C (ed) (2018) Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning: Principles and Processing. 2nd ed. CRC Press. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course is carried out in German. Basic knowledge of geodetic metrology is required as a prerequisite, corresponding to the learning objectives and content of the course Geodätische Messtechnik GZ. Besides lectures and data processing, the course also comprises extensive practical exercises in the field. | ||||
| 103-0132-AAL | Geodetic Metrology Fundamentals Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 13R | A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Introduction to the most important sensors, operation and calculation methods of Geodetic Metrology | ||||
| Learning objective | Getting to know the most important sensors, operation and calculation methods of Geodetic Metrology | ||||
| Content | Overview on the different domains of geodetic metrology Geodetic instruments and sensors Determination of 3D-coordinates with GNSS, total sttaion and levelling Calculation methods of geodetic metrology Survey and staking-out methods | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and additional material used in the associated regular course Geodätische Messtechnik GZ (in German) are provided in electronic form. | ||||
| Literature | Uren J, Price B (2010) Surveying for Engineers. 5th ed., Palgrave Macmillan. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The field course is part of this lecture. Practical exercises complete the subjects taught during the semester. If evidence of equivalent practical experience in surveying cannot be provided by the student, participation in the field course during the respective next available period (i.e. 1 week in the beginning of the summer holidays) is required. | ||||
| 103-0137-00L | Engineering Geodesy | 4 credits | 3G | A. Wieser, V. Frangez | |
| Abstract | Introduction to Engineering Geodesy: methods, instruments, and applications. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students will be introduced to the methods, instruments and applications in Engineering Geodesy with a focus on end-to-end quality assessment, sensor and multi-sensor-systems, setting out, and monitoring of engineering objects. They will be able to acquire enhanced knowledge and fundamental competences in high-precision angle, distance and height measurements. They will be introduced to aspects of interdisciplinary work in particular related to construction processes and civil engineering. | ||||
| Content | - Introduction: Definition, methods, and tasks - Planning and realizing geodetic networks - High precision distance, angle and height measurements - Sensors and multi-sensor-systems - Calibration and testing - Engineering Geodesy in construction above and below ground - Tunnel surveying - Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Deformation monitoring: Models, methods, and applications | ||||
| Lecture notes | The slides and additional documents will be provided in electronic form. | ||||
| Literature | Kavanagh B.F. (2010) Surveying with Construction Applications. Prentice Hall. Schofield W., Breach M. (2007) Engineering Surveying. Elsevier Ltd. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Fundamental knowledge in geodetic metrology (applied geodesy), physical geodesy, reference systems, GNSS and parameter estimation is required for this course. This knowledge can for instance been acquired within the appropriate courses of the bachelor studies in Geomatics and Planning. | ||||
| 103-0787-00L | Project Parameter Estimation | 3 credits | 3P | A. Wieser, J. A. Butt | |
| Abstract | Solving engineering problems with modern methods of parameter estimation for network adjustment in a real-world scenario; choosing adequate mathematical models, implementation and assessment of the solutions. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn to solve engineering problems with modern methods of parameter estimation in a real-world scenario. | ||||
| Content | Analysis of given problems, selection of appropriate mathematical modells, implementation and testing using Matlab: Kriging; system calibration of a terrestrial laser scanner. | ||||
| Lecture notes | The task assignments and selected documentation will be provided as PDF. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Statistics and Probability Theory, Geoprocessing and Parameterestimation, Geodetic Reference Systems and Networks | ||||
| 103-0817-00L | Geomatics Seminar  | 4 credits | 2S | M. Raubal, A. Grêt-Regamey, L. Hurni, M. Rothacher, K. Schindler, A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Introduction to general scientific working methods and skills in the core fields of geomatics. It includes a literature study, a review of one of the articles, a presentation and a report about the literature study. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to search for literature, how to write a scientific report, how to present scientific results, and how to critically read and review a scientific article. | ||||
| Content | A list of topics for the literature study are made available at the beginning of the semester. A topic can be selected based on a moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Agreement with one of the responsible Professors is necessary. | ||||
| 103-1115-AAL | Geodetic Measuring Technology and Laserscanning Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 4R | A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Advanced topics in geodetic metrology with focus on instrumental and methodic aspects for applications with higher accuracy demands. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students acquire enhanced knowledge regarding the operating mode, the application and the limitations of modern geodetic standard instruments. They will be able to properly select, test and apply these instruments for geodetic tasks with higher accuracy requirements. They will get acquainted with the typical workflow from the preparation of the field works to the digital or plotted plan. Finally, the students will be introduced to specific geodetic tasks related to construction and civil engineering. | ||||
| Content | - The geomatics workflow - Propagation of light in the atmosphere - The modern total station - Terrestrial Laserscanning - Digital levels - Field tests - Traverses - Trigonometric leveling - Precision leveling - Route planing and transition curves | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and documents for enhanced study and further reading will be provided online. | ||||
| Literature | Uren J, Price B (2010) Surveying for Engineers. 5th ed., Palgrave Macmillan. | ||||