Program Overview

GEOMATIC SURVEY (LM)

Overview

The teaching addresses the issue of surveying in the archaeological and construction fields in general using geomatic techniques, applied to the different phases of the entire measurement process, from planning and execution of the survey campaign, to its processing and metric representation.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The course provides the fundamental theoretical-methodological tools necessary for topographic surveying and monitoring in local areas using traditional techniques, GPS / GNSS satellite, laser scanners and photogrammetry (also from drones), addressing the main methods of survey and cartographic framing in compliance with reference systems.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The teaching provides the necessary sensitivity and attention for an approach to geomatic surveying and monitoring in the archaeological and construction fields in general. Starting from the primary needs to achieve the expected results, the main criteria useful for setting up, carrying out, processing, analyzing and representing the object of study are identified.

Teaching Methods

The teaching includes theoretical lessons (about 40 hours) and exercises (about 20 hours). The lessons are held in Italian but bibliographical references in English are available. Lessons are held in the classroom and can only be attended in person. Attendance, although not compulsory, is recommended.

Syllabus/Content

• Main survey methodologies available today
• Main cartographic framing needs
• Traditional topographic surveys
• GPS / GNSS satellite survey methodology
• Laser scanner survey
• Photogrammetric survey
• Elements of treatment of observations

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher to the students (in Italian language) using AulaWeb. Texts for consultation are also provided in English and Italian.

Teachers and Exam Board

The teachers for this course are PAOLA SALMONA and DOMENICO SGUERSO. The exam board consists of DOMENICO SGUERSO (President), BIANCA FEDERICI, ILARIA FERRANDO (Substitute), ALI ALAKBAR KARAKI (Substitute), and PAOLA SALMONA (Substitute).

Lessons

Classes are scheduled to begin during the week of September 29, 2025. The timetable for this course is available on the course website.

Exams

The examination consists of an oral test, with presentation (via slides) and discussion of the application carried out in small groups (2 to 4 persons), complete with critical analysis using quality control procedures of the campaigns carried out and the obtained results.

Assessment Methods

The oral examination will assess knowledge of the theoretical concepts of the teaching, technical language property, as well as the ability to critically analyse what has been worked on.

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is as follows:

• 18/12/2025, 15:00, GENOVA
• 08/01/2026, 15:00, GENOVA
• 03/02/2026, 15:00, GENOVA
• 11/06/2026, 15:00, GENOVA
• 09/07/2026, 15:00, GENOVA
• 14/09/2026, 09:00, GENOVA

Further Information

The technical report is to be carried out in small groups (consisting of 2-3 students) and will have to face the different phases of the design, execution and processing of the integrated survey, carried out by means of photogrammetry integrated with laser scanner, with topographic support carried out by means of a total station / GNSS. Particular attention must be paid to planning of the integrated survey campaign, seeking consistency between the resolutions of the different techniques according to the scale of representation, and checking the measurement campaigns carried out and the obtained results.