Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1929
Course Name
Global Positioning Systems
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Technical Community College
Primary Contact
Kyrstyn Hernandez
kgolacin@dtcc.edu
3022596380 Ext.
Website
Description
Develops a basic understanding of the Global Positioning System (GPS) including fundamental concepts, capabilities and limitations. A discussion of both hardware and software will be included as it relates to the collection, use, and presentation of locational information associated with the water and wastewater industries.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Introductions, Introduction to GPS and Geodesy
2. The GPS System and How it Works
3. Error and Accuracy
4. Get Familiar with the Garmin
*out' waypoints
6. Post processing and GIS Demonstration
7. Final Test
Target Audience
Operators, public works directors, utility supervisors, engineers
Training Format
Classroom