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CPE 5701 GPS Land Surveying

  • Instructor: Dr. Wesley E. Donahue, PE, PMP
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Overview/Learning Objectives
Key Concept 1: What is the Global Positioning System (GPS)?
Key Concept 2: Why Are Satellites Used for GPS?
Key Concept 3: How does the GPS Work?
Key Concept 4: GPS-Related Errors.
Key Concept 5: Accuracy Standards.
Key Concept 6: GPS Land Surveying Methods.
Key Concept 7: GPS Data Processing and Analysis.
Key Concept 8: Quality Assurance and Quality Control Measures.
Key Concept 9: GPS Survey Documentation.
Key Concept 10: GPS Land Surveying Applications.
Summary and Final Exam

Course Description

Global Positioning System-related technology is continuing to evolve and is making a tremendous impact on the surveying industry. Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments that affect your organization is critical to remaining competitive and productive.

This course covers essential land surveying concepts and applications related to GPS technology. It is designed to enable participants to evaluate the use of GPS technology for various surveying applications. At the end of this course, you should be able to:

+ Explain how GPS technology works.

+ Evaluate various GPS observation methods and processing procedures.

+ Assess the impact errors affecting data collected.

+ Incorporate the use of GPS land surveying in real-world applications.

Price

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Unlimited: $ 94.00

Instructor

Dr. Wesley E. Donahue, PE, PMP

Wesley E. Donahue, Ph.D., PE, PLS, PMP, 6σ Black Belt (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), is the course Master Instructor. Formerly, he was the director of Penn State Management Development, a self-supporting provider of education and training services to business and industry clients around the world. Before joining Penn State, he was co-founder and executive vice president of a manufacturing and specialty engineering firm; manager of corporate development and international manager of technology for a Fortune 200 company; and, professional associate of a worldwide provider of technical management professional services.

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CPE 3011 Understanding Supervisory Roles and Functions 2015-03-02 22:46:24
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CPE 3013: Building Collaborative Interpersonal Relationships 2015-03-30 13:20:06
CPE 3021: Creating a Climate of Motivation and Engagement 2015-03-30 13:20:06
CPE 3022: Shaping Performance Expectations 2015-03-30 13:20:06
CPE 3023 Developing Performance Coaching Techniques 2015-04-17 17:33:28
CPE 3024 Addressing Difficult Performance Situations 2015-04-21 17:05:46
CPE 3031 Understanding Team Roles and Responsibilities 2015-04-21 17:07:10
CPE 3032 Developing Team Skills and Processes 2015-04-21 17:07:32
CPE 3033 Resolving Team Challenges 2015-04-30 17:19:11
CPE 3034 Enhancing Influence and Negotiation Skills 2015-04-30 17:19:52
CPE 3041 Applying Systematic Problem Solving 2015-04-30 17:20:21
CPE 3042 Implementing Time and Priority Management 2015-04-30 17:20:48
CPE 3043 Facilitating Effective Meetings 2015-04-30 17:21:11
CPE 3044 Understanding and Resolving Conflicts 2015-05-22 17:36:50
CPE 3051 Framing Customer Perceptiosn and Expectations 2015-05-27 17:26:49
CPE 3052 Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement 2015-05-28 17:22:16
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CPE 3054 Presenting Initiatives with Confidence 2015-06-01 17:17:41
CPE 4501 Developing Leadership in Organizations 2015-06-02 17:28:49
CPE 4502 Facilitating Strategic Planning 2015-06-04 17:36:23
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CPE 4504 Understanding Measurement, Knowledge Management, and Financial Analysis 2015-06-09 17:31:24
CPE 2100 Valuing Ethics and Reputation 2015-06-23 14:02:44
CPE 2101 Professional Ethics 2015-06-23 14:02:44
CPE 2102 Affirming Your Code of Professional Conduct 2015-06-23 14:02:44
CPE 2103 The Role of Ethical Conduct 2015-06-23 14:02:44
CPE 2204 Fostering Effective Communications 2015-06-23 14:02:44
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CPE 4102 Developing Global Business Acumen 2015-06-04 17:36:23
CPE 4505 Fostering Workforce Focus 2015-06-05 17:16:39
CPE 4506 Establishing an Operational Focus 2015-06-09 17:31:24
CPE 4701 Leadership Coaching for Exemplary Performance 2015-06-02 17:28:49
CPE 4702 Understanding How the Leadership Coaching Process Works 2015-06-04 17:36:23
CPE 4703 Developing the Skills and Competencies of a Leadership Coach 2015-06-05 17:16:39
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CPE 1109 Leading Complex Projects 2015-08-22 16:22:44
CPE 1110 Understanding Project Budgeting and Justification 2015-08-22 16:30:09
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CPE 3091 Adhering to General Service and Regulatory Obligations 2015-08-22 17:11:20
CPE 3092 Understanding Financial and Operational Metrics, Grants and Fundraising 2015-08-22 17:17:47
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CPE 1025 Closing Projects 2016-06-21 00:48:54
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CPE 2208 Embracing a Climate of Motivation and Engagement 2016-09-30 15:01:15
CPE 2209 Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence 2016-09-30 15:03:31
CPE 2210 Communicating Respectfully in Today's Workplace 2016-09-30 15:04:57
CPE 2211 Responding to Conflict in the Workplace 2016-09-30 15:06:10
CPE 2212 Engaging in Teamwork 2016-09-30 15:07:22
CPE 2306 Responding and Developing Dynamic Presentations 2016-09-30 15:08:21
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CPE 5103 Practical Applications of Solar Energy Technology 2017-06-21 15:14:59
CPE 1305 Intellectual Property Searches and Clearances 2017-07-08 03:23:16
CPE 1306 Copyright Laws and Applications 2017-07-08 03:25:29
CPE 1307 Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names 2017-07-08 03:26:37
CPE 1308 Free and Open Source Software: Legal Essentials 2017-07-08 03:27:43
CPE 1309 Innovations, Inventions, and Patents 2017-07-08 03:28:33
CPE 1310 Intellectual Property Audits and Due Diligence 2017-07-08 03:29:27
CPE 1311 Trade Secrets 2017-07-08 03:30:16
CPE 4508 Supporting Innovation by Applying SBIR Phase III Commercialization Practices 2017-07-08 03:31:08
CPE 2801 Cultural Expertise: United States 2015-06-23 14:02:44
CPE 2802 Cultural Expertise: China 2017-12-08 02:51:17
CPE 2803 Cultural Expertise: Taiwan 2017-12-08 02:55:34
CPE 2804 Cultural Expertise: South Korea 2017-12-08 02:59:43
CPE 2805 Cultural Expertise: India 2017-12-08 03:01:01
CPE 2806 Cultural Expertise: Russia 2017-12-08 03:01:57
CPE 2807 Cultural Expertise: Brazil 2017-12-08 03:02:52
CPE 2808 Cultural Expertise: Guatemala 2017-12-08 03:03:47
CPE 2809 Cultural Expertise: Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf 2017-12-08 03:04:41
CPE 2201 Building Interpersonal Communication Skills 2018-11-29 21:28:13
CPE 2213 Giving and Receiving Feedback that Works 2018-11-29 21:31:58
CPE 3303 Appreciating Generational Differences in the Workplace 2018-11-29 21:32:56
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Course Documents

Global Positioning System-related technology is continuing to evolve and is making a tremendous impact on the surveying industry. Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments that affect your organization is critical to remaining competitive and productive.

This course covers essential land surveying concepts and applications related to GPS technology. It is designed to enable participants to evaluate the use of GPS technology for various surveying applications. At the end of this course, you should be able to:

+ Explain how GPS technology works.

+ Evaluate various GPS observation methods and processing procedures.

+ Assess the impact errors affecting data collected.

+ Incorporate the use of GPS land surveying in real-world applications.

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