TOPOGRAPHY SURVEY

Unit 1: Contouring

Contour interval, selection of contour interval, characteristics of contour, uses of contour, contouring by various methods.

Interpolation of contour by various methods, computation of volume, establishment of gradient by abney level.

Unit 2: Cadastral Map

Familiarisation with cadastral map, terms used in cadastral survey, preliminary knowledge for preparing a site plan.

Calculation of area by digital planimeter.

Unit 3: Cartographic Projection

Importance of cartographic projection, uses of various types of cartographic projection for mapping.

Unit 4: Hydrographic Survey

Introduction of hydrographic survey.

Practice various methods of water depth measurement process, flow velocity measurement, and determination of cross-sectional area of a river.