ESCI 875 (01) - Fundamentals of Ocean Mapping II

Ocean Mapping II

Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2019 - Full Term (01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 52646
The second of two courses covering the principles and practices of hydrography and ocean mapping. In this course the following topics are covered: Ancillary Sensor Integration, System Calibration, Verification and Field QA/QC, Water Levels (Tides); Mapping Standards; Survey Planning, Execution and Reporting; Terrain Analysis; Optical Remote Sensing; Data Presentation; Seafloor Characterization; Electronic Navigational Charts; Hydrography for Nautical Charting, Product Liability and contracts; and the United Nations Common Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Prereq: OE 874/ESCI 874, two terms each of college calculus and physics. Pre or Co-req: MATH 831 or equivalent material.
Section Comments: Also listed as OE 875.
Equivalent(s): OE 875
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/22/2019 5/6/2019 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm CHASE 130
1/22/2019 5/6/2019 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm CHASE 130