GPS and 3D Digital Modelling

GPS and 3D Digital Modelling

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is an essential element of the global digital information infrastructure. The free, open, and dependable nature of GPS has led to the development of hundreds of applications affecting every aspect of modern life. Three-dimensional (3D) models are widely used in engineering design and planning. What do you associate with GPS and 3D data?

GPS and 3D Digital Modelling

 

Introduction

GPS is a Global satellite based radio navigation system developed and operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS consists of at least 24 satellites orbiting around the Earth, which allows users to determine their position, velocity, and time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world with a precision and accuracy far better than other systems available today. More information in http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=GPSmain.

GPS technology is now in everything from cell phones and wristwatches to bulldozers and cars.  GPS provides 3D spatial data of the highest accuracy. 3D digital data and GPS technology supports the accurate mapping and modelling of the physical world from city, streets and buildings to utility lines and other sources. Governments, industry, and commercial operations can use GPS and 3D digital models to facilitate timely decisions and wise use of resources. GPS technology and 3D modelling benefits the engineering projects with improved safety, improved quality and accuracy, and improved efficiency.

 

Relevant competency

Master students from all study programs are welcome to choose the GPS village. Each group will consist of students from various study programs in order to form a multidisciplinary team. Especially students from Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electronics System Design and Innovation, Computer science, and Information systems are encouraged to choose GPS village.   

   

About the village

The group projects will naturally have a basis in GPS and 3D modelling. Each group normally selects its own topic for the project based on the competences available within the group. This normally happens after fourth village day. There are numerous applications, which can be considered. This site http://www.gps.gov/applications/ introduces some of applications. NTNU campus project, “Campus for the Future” (https://www.ntnu.edu/campusdevelopment) could be a possible project idea. Building Information Modelling (BIM) aiming in 100% digital modelling can also be considered, see e.g. Autodesk, Inc.: https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/bim. Some previous topics: GPS rescue bracelet; GPS buoy; 3D digital data & Emergency; and Digital modelling and flood monitoring system.

Fakta om landsbyen - TBA4852

Course code: TBA4852
Village: GPS
Type: Semester-based
Language: English
Village supervisor: Hossein Nahavandchi 
Contact informationhossein.nahavandchi@ntnu.no
Semester: Spring 2019

Important information about EiT

Important information about EiT:

  • The focus on teamwork skills and group processes is the unique feature of Experts in Teamwork (EiT)
  • EiTs teaching methods depend on the contribution and presence of every participant throughout the semester. For this reason, attendance is compulsory on every village day.
  • In contrast to many courses, the first few days are especially important in EiT. During this period, get to know each other and discuss what each individual can contribute. You will also draw up the compulsory cooperation agreement and start preparing a shared research question.
  • For additional information about Experts in Teamwork, see page for students