Land Mapping & RTK Surveying
Develop practical knowledge of aerial surveying workflows, RTK/PPK base station configurations, and sub-centimeter geospatial data collection.
1 Week
Hybrid (Theoretical Classroom + Field Survey Exercises)
₦250,000
PFA Advanced Land Mapping & RTK Surveying Certificate
Programme Overview
High-precision surveying is the foundation of cadastral boundary definition, irrigation design, and civil farm infrastructure. This specialized course covers the theory and practical execution of Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) surveying with drones and GNSS receivers. Learn to place Ground Control Points (GCPs), process high-density point clouds, and produce engineering-grade topographical surveys.
Course Highlights
What You Will Learn
Module 1: Geodesy, GNSS & RTK/PPK Principles
- Satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) and carrier phase tracking
- Multipath, atmospheric distortion, and differential correction mechanisms
- RTK versus PPK: when and why to use each surveying methodology
Module 2: Field Survey Planning & Ground Control Placement
- Target placement strategies for Ground Control Points (GCPs) and Checkpoints
- Surveying GCPs using RTK GNSS base and rover systems
- Flight planning for photogrammetric overlap and oblique capture
Module 3: Photogrammetric Processing & Accuracy Validation
- Bundle block adjustment, tie point extraction, and camera calibration
- Dense point cloud filtering and Digital Surface Model (DSM) vs DTM separation
- Generating Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) accuracy reports
Module 4: Engineering Deliverables & CAD Integration
- Extracting 0.5m/1.0m contour intervals and spot elevations
- Cut-and-fill volumetric calculations for farm levelling and pond construction
- Exporting point clouds and surface meshes to AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS
Who Is This Programme For?
This curriculum is engineered for professionals and learners seeking practical, applied competence:
Learning Outcomes & Career Advantage
Tuition / Rate
₦250,000
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