Hydrography

Code:

EG364

Acronym:

EG364

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/UCURR_GERAL.FICHA_UC_VIEW?pv_ocorrencia_id=174997
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	First Degree in Engineering Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	0	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:CE	4	PE2007- Perfil Engenharia Geográfica	3	-	7,5	-
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	-
			3
L:G	0	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is aimed that the students acquire knowledge about the methods used in marine positioning, depth measurements and are able to plan and perform a hydrographic surveying. For this purpose teaching topics also include the properties of electromagnetic and acoustic waves, tides and its role in Hydrography. In addition, the topic sea level variation is also addressed, aiming to teach the students the methodologies used to measure sea level variation and increase their awareness to this topic and the associated problem of the global climate change.

Learning outcomes and competences

 Students are expected to:

·         Understand  the basic principles and methods used in Hydro graphic surveying

·         Be able to plan and perform an hydrographic survey

·         Understand the vertical datum used in hydrography

·         Be able to find the solution for a number of problems in the hydrographic domain

 

 

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction

2. Marine positioning

3. Depth measurements

4. Hydrographic surveys

5. Ocean tides

6. Sea level variation

 

Mandatory literature

Jong C. D. de; Hydrography. ISBN: 90-407-2359-1
Open University Course Team; Waves, tides and shallow-water processes. ISBN: 0-7506-4281-5

Complementary Bibliography

American Society of Civil Engineers; Hydrographic surveying. ISBN: 0-7844-0316-3
Abbott V. J.; Hydrography for the Surveyor and Engineer. Third Edition
Fernandes J. A.Barahona; Manual de hidrografia
Pugh D. T.; Tides, Surges and Mean Sea-Level. A Handbook for Engineers and Scientists.
Hoffmann-wellenhof; GPS-Theory and Practice. Fourth revision Edition

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes are mainly based on Power Point presentations. Some of the topics are taught in the form of Seminars presented by specialists in the field. In the Practical classes, a set of exercises is proposed, aiming to apply and consolidate the knowledge acquired in the theoretical classes. Two field trips are usually made; one to APDL, where the students visit the Leixões tide gauge and participate in a hydrographic survey; another to IH where they visit the institute, and one of the IH vessels

Software

Surfer
Matlab

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Marine technology > Remote sensing: satelliteborne sensors, airborne
Technological sciences > Technology > Marine technology > Marine technology sensors and instrumentation

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of theoretical classes is not compulsory. The students might fail if they miss a number of practical classes that exceeds the number predicted in the University rulesrules

 

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment is based on a final exam (E). Students can also write an optional Report (R) about a topic of the program. In this case the final mark (FM) is computed as: FM=R *0.2 +E*0.8

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The assessment method is the same as for regular students

Classification improvement

The students can use the methods predicted in the general University rules for mark improvement.