Basic Geodesy 101
Basic Geodesy 101
This GIS course is an introduction to basic Geodesy and is a prerequisite to taking the GIS courses. The course will cover the basis of how coordinates and elevations are derived. As well as how coordinate reference systems (CRS) are created.
The differences between geodetic and projected coordinates will be explained. Real world examples will be given. Horizontal datum transformations methods and how they affect the determination of coordinates will be reviewed.
Geoid models will be explained and their importance in determining MSL elevations using GNSS data. The EPSG registry and how it is an integral database for geodesy application in oil and gas will be covered.
This GIS course covers the following topics:
- The shape of the Earth
- The evolution of Earth models
- Ellipsoids
- Datums
- Coordinate Reference Systems used to measure location
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Geodetic vs. Projected coordinates
- Units and formats
- Angles and measurement
- The Three Norths
- Transformation methods
- Geoid models
- Border & Block Boundary (CRS data awareness differences)
- The EPSG Registry and its use
More information contact Mr. Portsmouth @ jackiep@santosinc.com
Class Information
Field: Geomatics/ArcGIS
Skill Level: Entry-level
Instructor(s): Jackie Portsmouth
Minimum # of Participants: 05
Available Seats Remaining: 15
Session Schedule
Virtual Zoom Class
URL will be emailed once payment has been received
Start time: 9:00AM CST (4 hours per day)
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