Coordinate Transformations and Datums for the Spatial Industry

Presenters

Dr Michael Kuhn
Dr Jon Kirby
Department of Spatial Sciences
Curtin University

A two day workshop

Coordinates and coordinate transformations are ubiquitous to all tasks using spatial data such as GPS positioning, application of GIS and mapping. A common problem of geo-referenced points is the proper transformation between many different coordinate systems in use. This requires knowledge about the geodetic reference system, geodetic datum and map projection. Australia in particular uses different reference systems, datums and coordinate systems.

This two-day workshop will give an overview of theory and practice of different coordinate transformations with particular view on the Australian situation. It will cover the conversion between 3D Cartesian coordinates, ellipsoidal coordinates, map-grid coordinates (2D) and different height systems as well as the transformation between different datum realizations such as AGD66, AGD84 and GDA94. Course notes, free computer software and several worked examples will complement the theory presented.

This course is important in surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, GIS and other related areas of the spatial industry and is specially designed for users dealing with geo-referenced points. Participants will be able to realize/perform their own coordinate transformations and get a deeper understanding of available software and results.

Cost $800 (April 2009)

Endorsed by the Spatial Sciences Institute

This 2 day course has been run in several capital cities and may be repeated in the near future. Contact training@crcsi.com.au for further information

Presenters

Dr Michael Kuhn
Dr Joseph Awange
Department of Spatial Sciences
Curtin University

A two day workshop

Since its availability to the civilian user about two decades ago the NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System) became an instant success in surveying, mapping and GIS applications. Initially not anticipated by the system designers (U.S. DoD), today GPS is ubiquitous in civilian positioning and navigation applications reaching from recreational applications, over traffic and fleet management, to precise engineering and surveying applications, with a wide ranging positioning accuracy (e.g. more than 10 m down to a few mm). Even though GPS is in wide-spread use today its concept and capabilities are often not very well understood.

This two-day short course intends to provide an essential understanding of the NAVSTAR GPS as well as its practical application in different areas. While trying to cover all important topics special focus is given to positioning using code phase measurements only (e.g. used in GPS handheld receivers) commonly used for various mapping and GIS tasks. Essential information is given to users that are unfamiliar with GPS and supplementary information for those who are already experienced.

This course is important for those working in surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, GIS and other related areas of the spatial industry and is specially designed for users unfamiliar with the GPS technology. Upon completion participants will be able to select the most appropriate GPS equipment and technique to successfully complete a given positioning and mapping task.

Cost $800 (April 2009)

Endorsed by the Spatial Sciences Institute

This 2 day course has been run in several capital cities and may be repeated in the near future. Contact training@crcsi.com.au for further information