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Geomatics

Code 18100
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(30H)/T(15H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Engenharia Civil
Entry requirements .
Learning outcomes - Understanding of objects and the benefits of geometric techniques.
- Recognition of opportunities to use geomatic information for professional activity.
- Mastery of classical and satellite topographic techniques.
- Understand dense data acquisition techniques (big data, new bridges) and data processing by laser scanning, photogrammetric process and photographic restitution.
- Recognition of the Geographic Information Systems.
Syllabus 1- Global and local coordinate systems, horizontal and vertical datum.
2- Techniques for working with topographic levels (Leveling).
3- Techniques for working with total stations (surveys, deployments, triangulations, intersections, polygonals and leveling).
4- Techniques for working with GNSS systems.
5- Acquiring and processing laser scanning information (point clouds).
6- Acquiring and processing information in photorestitution and photogrammetry.
7 - Use of UAS to obtain geomatic data.
8 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
9 - Combined geomatic data acquisition systems in urban environment.
Main Bibliography Apontamentos das aulas teórico-práticas, Miguel Nepomuceno (2000) – class notes
Tópicos de Topografia, Antunes, J. UBI, (1986). – Class notes
Manual do Engenheiro Topógrafo (2003) Sousa Cruz, J; Redweik, P., Pedro Ferreira (ed). Lisboa.
Manual de leitura de Cartas (2008), Instituto Geográfico do Exército.
Dicionário de Ciências Cartográficas(2008), Gaspar, J., Lidel.
Cartas e Projecções Cartográficas(2005), Gaspar, J. Lidel.
Complementos de Topografia(2001), IInstituto Geográfico do Exército.
Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica(2008), Matos, J. Lidel
Topografia Geral (2005), Casaca, J.; Matos, J.; Baio, M. Lidel
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria In line with the above, the assessment also appears in 3 moments. The theoretical assessment where the student will be assessed based on their understanding of the fundamental theoretical concepts of the different principles, methods and techniques, analyzing their applicability and limitations, consisting of a written test.

The practical laboratory assessment consisting of a set of reports that will be produced throughout the semester as different geomatic methods and techniques are explored in a practical way. A theoretical-practical test that consists of solving one or more problems that integrate different techniques and methods in an articulated way.

The assessment therefore has continuous characteristics through the preparation of two work reports (50%), as well as specific characteristics through a frequency test (50%) that can take place during the semester and during the exam period.

Final classification, CF
CF = 0.5xTest + 0.25xTP1report + 0.25xTP2report
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-06-10

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