Training Name: “Advanced Surveying Instruments for the Engineers of Plan Formulation Wing                                                                                               Date: 05.10.2026 to 09.10.2026
Venue: IMTI, Trichy

Guest Faculties:    

Land Coordinates Technology, Chennai &   

Er.S Anandhi, Assistant Professor, IMTI,   

Er.R.Vembu, Assistant Professor, IMTI,&   

Er .P.Hepsiba, Research Associate IMTI 

Topics Covered:

Introduction and Handling of Total Station & Hands-on exercise in Total Station, Introduction and Handling of DGPS & Hands-on exercise in DGPS, Field Survey at Nilamuthikulam Tank by using DGPS, Data processing by using SWDTM & Secarea, Introduction and Handling of Drone & Processing of Drone Data, Introduction and Hands-on Exercise in Lidar &  and Processing of Lidar Data.

Feed Back from Participants:

Participants appreciated that the training programme was very useful and informative, providing valuable knowledge about modern surveying instruments. The step-by-step procedures for the Total Station and DGPS improved our understanding of surveying techniques and their field applications. The practical exercises on capacity calculation using SWDTM and earthwork calculation using Secarea helped to understand data processing and earthwork calculations. The Drone Survey sessions provided useful insights into modern surveying methods and data processing. The LiDAR sessions enhanced our knowledge of advanced surveying technologies. The hands-on practical exercises gained confidence in handling the instruments. The resource persons explained the concepts clearly and effectively. The training programme improved technical knowledge and practical skills. Overall, the training was highly beneficial and effective, and the data will be used in day-to-day Water Resources Department activities.