GPS Surveying Course | IIT Roorkee | Prof. J.K. Ghosh & Dr. Ajanta Goswami
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 342 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Categories | Civil Engineering |
| Credit Points | 1 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 Mar 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Future of Land Surveying with a Premier GPS Course from IIT Roorkee
In today's precision-driven world, accurate spatial data is the backbone of civil engineering, construction, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. At the forefront of this technological revolution is GPS (Global Positioning System) Surveying. We are excited to present a comprehensive, 4-week course designed to provide optimal insights into this critical field, led by distinguished professors from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee.
Learn from the Pioneers of GPS Education in India
This course is curated and delivered by leading academicians with decades of experience in Geomatics engineering and its applications.
Prof. Jayanta Kumar Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department (Geomatics Engineering Group) at IIT Roorkee. With over 31 years dedicated to teaching, research, and consultancy, Prof. Ghosh is a true pioneer. He introduced GPS surveying courses into undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula in India as early as 1999. An accomplished author, he has published key textbooks including Introduction to GPS Surveying. His expertise ensures the course content is both foundational and cutting-edge.
Dr. Ajanta Goswami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Roorkee and a Joint Faculty at the Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management. A former Scientist at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, Dr. Goswami brings a wealth of practical experience in applying Remote Sensing, GIS, and GPS to geology, cryosphere studies, and geohazards. His work, recognized with the Indian National Geospatial Award in 2023, bridges advanced space technology with real-world environmental and hazard challenges.
Course Overview: What You Will Learn
This undergraduate-level course is structured over four intensive weeks, meticulously designed to take you from fundamental concepts to practical field application.
Detailed Course Layout
| Week | Core Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Land Surveying, Evolution to GPS, GPS System Architecture, Signals, and Receivers. |
| Week 2 | Fundamentals of GPS Positioning (Absolute, Differential, Relative), Understanding GPS Observables (Code, Carrier Phase). |
| Week 3 | GPS Data Processing Fundamentals: Pre-processing, Processing Strategies, Cycle Slip Detection, Ambiguity Resolution, and Quality Assessment. |
| Week 4 | GPS Field Surveying Procedures, Planning & Execution, followed by hands-on demonstration of Processing Collected Field Data. |
Who Should Enroll?
This course is meticulously designed for a wide audience seeking to build or enhance their expertise in modern surveying techniques.
- Students: Diploma, Degree (BE/B.Tech), Masters (ME/M.Tech/M.Sc), and Doctoral scholars in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Earth Sciences, Geography, and Geo-spatial Technology.
- Professionals: Field surveyors, GIS analysts, civil engineers, and professionals in construction, mining, and urban planning.
- Academicians: Looking to integrate practical GPS surveying modules into their curriculum.
Course Prerequisites & Outcomes
Pre-requisites: A basic understanding of Physics and Mathematics up to the 12th standard and familiarity with computer operation is sufficient to embark on this learning journey.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the complete architecture and working principle of the Global Positioning System.
- Comprehend different GPS positioning methods and observables.
- Plan and execute a GPS field survey following scientific procedures.
- Process raw GPS data using standard methodologies to obtain accurate coordinates.
- Assess the quality of GPS-derived results.
Essential Learning Resource
To complement the lectures, the course references the authoritative text "A Text Book on GPS Surveying" (2015) by Dr. Jayanta Kumar Ghosh. This book serves as an excellent guide for deepening your understanding of the concepts covered.
- ISBN-13: 978-1522952749
- ISBN-10: 1522952748
- Available on: Amazon US
Why Choose This GPS Surveying Course?
This isn't just another online tutorial. It's a structured academic program from one of India's premier engineering institutes. Learning directly from professors who have shaped the curriculum of GPS education in India provides an unparalleled opportunity. The blend of Prof. Ghosh's foundational expertise in surveying and Dr. Goswami's applied experience in geohazards and remote sensing offers a holistic perspective that is rare to find.
Whether you aim to advance your career, bolster your academic research, or simply master a transformative technology, this 4-week course on GPS Surveying is your definitive gateway. Enroll today and position yourself at the cutting edge of geospatial technology.
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