SURVEYING TECHNIQUES AND CARTOGRAPHY (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO802
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will develop the deeper understanding of basics of surveying techniques used in Cartography.

Course Outcomes: 
CO119: Explore the basics of surveying techniques used in Plane table.
CO120: Aanlyse the basics of surveying techniques used in Dumpy level.
CO121: Develop the understanding of basics of surveying techniques used in Theodolite survey also and to determine slope analysis and to prepare altimetric frequency graph.
CO122: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
20.00
Unit I: 
Plane Table Survey
 
Introduction, Surveying Instruments, Methods of survey, Methods of Resection-2-point problem and 3-point problem, Merits and Demerits of Plane Table survey.
20.00
Unit II: 
Dumpy level Survey
Introduction, Parts of Dumpy Level, Important terms used in levelling, Observation and reading of staff reading, Methods of levelling, Plotting the longitudinal profile.
20.00
Theodolite Survey
Introduction, Types of Theodolite, Parts of transit Theodolite, Procedure of Theodolite survey, Methods of Theodolite survey.
 
Maps & Graphs:
1. Slope Analysis (Wentworth Method)
2. Altimetric Frequency Graph.
Essential Readings: 
 Dent, B.D, 1999: Cartography: Thematic Map Design, Mc Graw Hill
 Gupta K K and Tyagi V.C. 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
 Sharma J.P, 2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers.
 Singh, R.L., and Singh R.P.B, 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
 Steers. J.A, 1965: An Introduction to the study of Map Projections, University of London.
Academic Year: 
2024-2025