Hydrography

Code:

EG4003

Acronym:

EG4003

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2018/2019 - 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:	Master in Geospatial Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:EG	0	Plano de Estudos do M: ENG.GEO_2013-2014	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is aimed to:

1) Acquire knowledge about the properties of acoustic waves and the specificities of Hydrography

2) The students acquire knowledge about the methods used in marine positioning and depth measurements

3) Are able to plan and perform an hydrographic surveying.

4) Acquire knowledge about tides and their role in Hydrography

5) Teach the methodologies used to measure sea level variation and increase students’ awareness on 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

7. Planning, exscution and processing of an hydrographic survey

 

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
IHO; Manual on Hydrography, International Hydrographic Organization, 2011 (Publication C-13, 1st Edition, May, 2005, Corrections on February 2011, http://www.iho-ohi.net/iho_pubs/IHO_Download.htm)

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.

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. In the practical classes, field surveys are also planned, executed and processed. These field surveys usually take place in the scope of collaborations with research teams that possess equipment for hydrographic surveying. 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
Hydromagic
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	30,00
Trabalho de campo	35,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	60,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho laboratorial	46,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of classes is compulsory. The students might fail if they miss a number of classes that exceeds the number predicted in the University rules

 

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment is made by means of an individual report, containing the description and solution of all proposed exercises and field work. Assessment includes an oral presentation and discussion of the report.

The final classification is the mark obtained in the individual report with a weight of 70% given to the written report and 30% to  the oral presentation and discussion.

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.