Analysis of GPS Technology in Surveying and Mapping Engineering Technology

With the rapid advancement of digital and information technology,global positioning system(GPS)technology has seen increasing utilization in surveying and mapping engineering,extending its application across land,ocean,and various other domains.By analyzing the technical means of GPS in surveying and mapping engineering,understanding the characteristics and key technologies in different application environments,and exploring the application process and key technical means,accurate control can be effectively realized.Based on this,this paper mainly analyzes the specific application of GPS technology in surveying and mapping engineering technology for reference.

From Digitalized to Intelligentized Surveying and Mapping: Fundamental Issues and Research Agenda

Nowadays Surveying and Mapping(S&M)production and services are facing some serious challenges such as real-timization of data acquisition,automation of information processing,and intellectualization of service applications.The main reason is that current digitalized S&M technologies,which involve complex algorithms and models as the core,are incapable of completely describing and representing the diverse,multi-dimensional and dynamic real world,as well as addressing high-dimensional and nonlinear spatial problems using simple algorithms and models.In order to address these challenges,it is necessary to explore the use of natural intelligence in S&M,and to develop intelligentized S&M technologies,which are knowledge-guided and algorithm-based.This paper first discusses the basic concepts and ideas of intelligentized S&M,and then analyzes and defines its fundamental issues in the analysis and modeling of natural intelligence in S&M,the construction and realization of hybrid intelligent computing paradigm,and the mechanism and path of empowering production.Further research directions are then proposed in the four areas,including knowledge systems,technologies and methodologies,application systems,and instruments and equipments of intelligentized S&M.Finally,some institutional issues related to promoting scientific research and engineering applications in this area are discussed.

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE JOURNAL CHANGED THE NAME OF《SURVEYING AND MAPPING》AS《ENGINEERING OF SURVEYING AND MAPPING》

The journal has been changed the name of《Surveytng And Mapping》,as《Engineering of Sur-veying And Mapping》from this issue.The jounal is a quarterly publication for surveying and map-ping science and technology sponsored by Harbin Institute of Engineering(former Harbin Instituteof Surveyting and Mapping).The purpose of the journal is to present national and international newtheoris,techniques and methods,to exchange achievements and experience about the scientific re-search,teaching,technique reform and production management,to report national and internation-al development,seminar and technique lessons,and introduce famous scholars and books in survey-ing and mapping circles.The journal has enjoyed the support and favorable comment of nationalreaders of surveying and mapping circles.

Development of Integrated and Intelligent Geodetic and Photogrammetry Satellites with Corresponding Key Technologies

Aerospace surveying and mapping has become the main method of global earth observation.It can be divided into the geodetic observation satellites and the topographic surveying satellites according to the disciplines.In this paper,the geodetic satellites and photographic satellites are introduced respectively.Then,the existing problems in Chinese earth observation satellites are analyzed,and the comprehensive satellite with integrated payloads,the intensive microsatellite constellation and the intelligent observation satellite are proposed as three different development ideas for the future earth observation satellites.The possibility of the three ideas is discussed in detail,as well as the related key technologies.

SYNTHETICAL REMOTE SENSING SURVEY AND MAPPING IN LONGTAN HYDROELECTRIC STATION

Long Tan Hydroelectric Station is planned to be built in the middle reaches of Hong Shui River between the Guongxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guizhou Province where the terrain is complicated and the traffic is unconvenient. In order to speed up engineering design, the synthetical remote sensing survey and mapping had been made

Architectural Research and Reutilization of Lvshun Public High School Site

Public high school in Lvshun is a typical example of modern school architecture in Dalian during the Japanese colonial period. This paper summarises the historical background, development and current situation of the old site of public high school in Lvshun by approaches such as historical literature research and present situation surveying. Then, it analyses the characteristics of public high schools in Lvshun in four aspects: architectural scale, plane function, architectural style and material structure. After that, the school is judged to have four dimensions of value: historical, technological, and cultural and use value. In the end, this paper explores the protection and reuse of the building from the aspects of authenticity, suitability and integrity. It is intended to provide a theoretical basis for the protection and reutilization of modern architectural heritage.

Overview of the key technologies for high-resolution satellite mapping

As the important infrastructures for land mapping and resource monitoring,highresolution remote sensing satellites(HRSS)are urgently demanded for the development of China.In this article,the key technologies of the main HRSS are summarized,and these technologies include sensor design,attitude and orbit determination,geometric calibration,imaging model construction,and block adjustment,etc.,which involve the mapping accuracy of HRSS.Finally,the system design of the ZY-3 Satellite(China’s first civil stereoscopic surveying and mapping satellite,to be launched in 2012)is introduced,which mainly include satellite technical specifications and strategies design based on these key technologies research.

Accuracy and utility of the Structure Sensor for collecting 3D indoor information

This paper presents the result of an investigation into the utility of the Structure Sensor developed by Occipital Inc.and accuracy of its output for 3D surveying of interiors of buildings in relation to Surveying(Cadastral Survey)Regulation 2005 in Victoria,Australia.The paper investigates data acquisition issues,defines guidelines to obtain the best reconstruction result,and evaluates the result against the requirements set by the Regulation.The findings suggest a mixed result.The sensor delivers more accurate outputs for the smaller room sizes.Also,the accuracy does not meet the requirements,but it was found to be close to what is expected in the Regulation.Finally,the paper argues that the device is user-friendly enough to be used by non-experts for crowdsourcing indoor information and,the accuracy of its output can meet the needs of other domains such as indoor navigation and public safety.

Developing High-Precision Maps for Automated Driving in China:Legal Obstacles and the Way to Overcome Them

A high-precision map(HPM)is the key infrastructure to realizing the function of automated driving(AD)and ensuring its safety.However,the current laws and regulations on HPMs in China can lead to serious legal compliance problems.Thus,proper measures should be taken to remove these barriers.Starting with a complete view of the current legal obstacles to HPMs in China,this study first explains why these legal obstacles exist and the types of legal interests they are trying to protect.It then analyzes whether new technology could be used as an alternative to resolve these concerns.Factors such as national security,AD industry needs,and personal data protection,as well as the flexibility of applying technology,are discussed and analyzed hierarchically for this purpose.This study proposes that China should adhere to national security and AD industry development,pass new technical regulations that redefine the scope of national security regarding geographic information in the field of HPMs,and establish a national platform under the guidance and monitoring of the government to integrate scattered resources and promote the development of HPMs via crowdsourcing.Regarding the legal obstacles with higher technical plasticity,priority should be given to technical solutions such as“available but invisible”technology.Compared with the previous research,this study reveals the current legal barriers in China that have different levels of relevance to national security and different technical plasticity.It also proposes original measures to remove them,such as coordinating national security with the development of the AD industry,reshaping the boundary of national security and industrial interests,and giving priority to technical solutions for legal barriers that have strong technical plasticity.

CONFIDENTIAL GEODATA PROTECTION IN CHINA： CHALLENGES, LIABILITY CONCERNS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

In recent years, a growing number of foreign companies and individuals were involved in geodata violations in China. The Chinese government is facing greater pressure to protect confidential geodata within its territory. Geodata violations occurred in the course of illegal mapping and surveying, geographical and geological data collection and transactions. Although China has reformed laws and regulations to refine some aspects of confidential geodata management, existing rules remain ambiguous and controversial. This article aims to address the liability concerns raised among foreign companies from geodata violations. After defining the three most significant concepts, geological data, mapping and surveying, and state secrets, this article reviews the status quo, reasons for and impacts of geodata violations in China, to find out how big the problem is and why it matters. It then explores the legislative framework of state secrets protection in the context of geodata management; special focus is put on liability issues and problems of the current system. As a response to existing arguments, possible ways to improve confidential geodata protection and some practical tips for foreign businesses are offered.

Geoinformatics education in China

The paper gives an overview of the current status of education in geoinformatics in China.First,the paper provides a brief introduction to the history of geoinformatics education in China and a general review of the scientific and technological development.It then presents how the development affects the education and training in China.In the paper,universities and institutes in China that can award academic degrees related to geoinformatics are summarized,and undergraduate majors are briefly introduced.Next,the paper reports the work having been done by the national expert group on Surveying and Mapping,including the revision of discipline catalog and guide for graduate education and requirements.A list of typical curricula in geoinformatics education is suggested.Activities on promoting the graduate student exchange platform are presented.Finally,a case study of geoinformatics education in Wuhan University is discussed.