Study-unit DIGITAL SURVEY TECHNIQUES FOR BUILDINGS AND TERRITORY
| Course name | Digital tools for the buildings, environment and territory sustainable management |
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| Study-unit Code | A002913 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| Lecturer | Marco Vizzari |
| CFU | 15 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2024 |
| Supplied | 2024/25 |
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| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa integrata |
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TOPOGRAPHY, CARTOGRAPHY AND UAV LABORATORY
| Code | A002916 |
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| CFU | 9 |
| Lecturer | Silvia Grassi |
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| Learning activities | Altro |
| Area | Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro |
| Sector | NN |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | The course module is composed by four parts: - Introduction to surveying using total station, GNSS, laser scanner, and UAS (Silvia Grassi) (10 hours) - Surveying laboratory using total station and GNSS with cadastral applications (Roberto Giacinti) (50 hours) - Surveying laboratory using laser scanner (Diego Angelucci) (50 hours) - Surveying laboratory using UAS (Carlo Intotaro) (25 hours) |
| Reference texts | Materials provided by the teachers |
| Educational objectives | The course module has the overall goal of providing advanced theoretical and practical skills for the acquisition, management, and analysis of spatial data through various surveying techniques and instruments. Specifically, the module is structured into four parts, each with specific objectives: - Understand the fundamental principles of the main surveying technologies (total station, GNSS, laser scanner, and UAS). - Develop operational skills in instrumental surveying using total stations and GNSS systems, with particular emphasis on cadastral regulations and procedures. - Acquire the necessary skills for using terrestrial laser scanners for three-dimensional surveying. - Gain competencies in the use of UAS platforms for photogrammetric surveying. At the end of the module, students will be able to plan, perform, and process topographic and geospatial surveys using total stations, GNSS systems, laser scanners, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), with practical applications in topographic and cadastral fields. |
| Prerequisites | Cadastral procedures in GIS environment |
| Teaching methods | Lectures and practical exercises |
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| Learning verification modality | Evaluation of assignments and final oral examination |
| Extended program | 1. Introduction to Surveying with Total Station, GNSS, Laser Scanner, and UAS - Basic elements of topographic and geospatial surveying: definitions, objectives, and methods. - Introduction to surveying equipment: operating principles of total stations, GNSS systems, laser scanners, and UAS. - Comparison of different techniques: advantages, limitations, and fields of application. - Local and global reference systems. - Georeferencing and transformation in 3D space. - Overview of software for processing topographic and 3D data, with a specific focus on CloudCompare software. 2. Survey Laboratory Using Total Station and GNSS with Cadastral Applications - Planning of topographic survey projects. - Total station operation: setup, aiming, and measurement of angles and distances. - Introduction to GNSS systems and their operation: absolute, relative, and differential positioning concepts. - Planning, executing, and validating integrated surveys with total station and GNSS. - Operational procedures for cadastral surveys: boundary tracking, use of reference points, and cartographic updates. - Practical field exercises and management of complex surveying scenarios. - Processing and presentation of data using specific software. - Production of technical documentation and maps for cadastral updates. 3. Survey Laboratory Using Laser Scanner - Functioning and basic principles of the laser scanner: laser emission, distance measurement, and creation of point clouds. - Configuration of the terrestrial laser scanner: settings, placement, and scanning modes. - Acquisition strategies: planning surveys in urban, natural, or complex structures. - Registration and merging of point clouds: methods of georeferencing and integration of collected data. - Processing of point clouds: filtering, error removal, and creation of 3D models. - Practical applications in architectural and territorial surveys. - Interpretation and exporting of results into CAD models. 4. Survey Laboratory Using UAS - Introduction to UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems): main types, components, and sensors. - Regulatory framework ENAC/EASA. - Areas of application: when to use a drone (UAS). - Drone photogrammetry techniques: capturing images for 2D and 3D reconstruction. - Project requirements analysis. - Flight planning with UAS: selection of the area of interest, defining flight paths, and setting flight parameters. Planning exercises included. - Simulation and practical field tests. - Processing of collected data: workflow with photogrammetry software, generation of orthophotos, digital terrain models (DTM), and 3D point clouds. - Validation and verification of acquired data against project requirements. - Practical applications in urban and environmental contexts. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | The course content is aligned with various objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |
GIS FOR LAND REGISTRY
| Code | A002914 |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Lecturer | Marco Vizzari |
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| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Territorio |
| Sector | ICAR/06 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | The course aims to provide students with a solid theoretical and practical understanding of the methodologies and tools used in the representation, analysis, and management of geospatial data. The course program is divided into three main parts: 1. Cartographic Systems: Basic concepts of cartography, geographic systems, map projections, and techniques for representing geographic information on two-dimensional maps. 2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Conceptual approaches, data models, and functionalities of GIS systems, software for managing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data, with practical exercises on open-source GIS software. Use of Cadastral data. 3. Remote Sensing: Methods and techniques for acquiring geospatial data through remote sensors, with a particular focus on environmental applications. Through theoretical lectures, practical exercises, and group activities, students will acquire advanced skills in the management and analysis of geographic data and learn to use cutting-edge tools and technologies in the field of geomatics applied to land and construction. |
| Reference texts | Pdf documents provided by the teacher |
| Educational objectives | The course aims to provide the theoretical and practical knowledge in the following field of expertise: Geodesy and Cartography: Surfaces and reference systems for cartographic representation and types of Italian cartography; Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Principles of acquisition, representation, and analysis of territorial data using GIS tools; Remote Sensing: Methodologies for the use of remotely sensed images (from satellites and drones) and vegetation indices for the representation and analysis of the environment and territory. |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Teaching methods | Frontal lectures, individual practical activities, and group exercises. |
| Other information | None |
| Learning verification modality | Interim assignments and final oral examination. |
| Extended program | Cartographic Systems: - Introduction to geodesy and cartography; - Geographic and plane coordinate systems; - Coordinate conversion and transformation; - Basic cartography used at the national level. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): - Introduction to GIS systems; - Characteristics of digital geographic data; - Main functionalities of GIS; - Data models, geographic databases, digital data sources; - Basics of geographic analysis through overlay mapping. Remote Sensing: - Principles of remote sensing; - Platforms and satellite data; - Acquisition, enhancement, and representation of images; - Calculation of vegetation indices and applications in the environmental field. |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | The course content is aligned with various objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. |