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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform calculations for hydrographicsurvey
   • Identify hydrographic survey dataset and observations according to workplace procedures
2. Apply relevant mathematical equations in hydrographic survey
3. Apply the Theory of Errors to hydrographic survey observations
4. Analyse error budget components, calculate using theory of errors and report on outcomes
5. Interpret and use physicsfundamentals for hydrographic survey
   • Evaluate the relationship between linear and rotational motions through acceleration and velocity
6. Determine the impacts of gravity field of the earth in terms of acceleration and potential in relation to hydrographic survey
7. Analyse differences between types of waves including generation and propagation
8. Determine how medium parameters affect wave behaviour in hydrographic survey outcomes
9. Identify the impact of geography and geology on hydrographic survey
   • Identify internal structure, physical characteristics and dynamics of the Earth relevant to hydrographic survey outcomes
10. Determine the impact of substrate layers of the marine floor structure from the coast to deep ocean floor
11. Identify common marine floor characteristics from inland rivers, through harbours and coast to deep ocean floor, and their impact relevant to hydrographic survey outcomes

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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