1. David Horley
Appendix to CV
MEng Geoinformatics Course Modules
1st Year
Geom1010 – Geometrical Concepts
Principally mathematical manipulation of 2D & 3D coordinate geometry using matrix
transformations.
Geom1020 – Statistical Principles
Introducescontinuousstatistical errorsfoundinmeasurement.
 Linear/non-linearleastsquares
 Error propagationandqualityassessment.
 Data correlationisalsoconsidered.
Geom1030-IT &Spatial DataStructures
 Principlesof InformationSystems(hardware/software,networks)
 ProgrammingwithVB6
 GIS (Raster/vectordatastructures& cartographyinArcGIS)
Geom1040-Spatial DataManagement&Display
Principlesof data(Storage, Manipulation&Presentation)
SQL & Oracle Spatial extensions
Database modeling(Conceptual, Logical &Physical )
Topology (Connectivity,adjacency&containment)
Remotelysensedimage formationandprocessingmethods. (Classification&kernel filtering)
Geom1050-Physical Science
Groundinginscientificconcepts(Constants,units,standards&dimensionalanalysis)
 Feel forquantitieswithinmathematical modellingfordesign.
EM & Acousticwaves (Atmosphericpropagation,refraction&scattering)
Signalling(Optics,sensingandimaging)
Geom1060-MeasurementSystems
Major spatial data measurementsystems (Land,sea, airandspace)
Practical experience of some landbasedsystemsduringfieldtriptoSpain.

2. Processingof GPS,aerial photogrammetricandsonardata.
Productionof DEMs, CAD modelsandflythroughs.
Surveynetworkspecifications,calibrationanddataqualityissues.
Mast1001-Foundationsofmanagement
Basis for effective application of concepts, methods and analysis relating to challenges
withinmanagement.
 Keyto efficiencyof individualsandgroups.
 Prioritiseddriversrequiringrealisticassessment
 Expertise combines
o Critical thinking
o Evaluation
o Analysis
o
Mast1002-Communication&Behavior inOrganisations
How behavioral sciences, studying individuals & groups, aid the understanding of
organisationsand improvementtoworkingexperiences.
Individual behavioural motives and patterns are explained in detail. The role of stress in
behaviourinthe workplace is discussed.
Group behaviour of individuals is discussed and the importance of effective communication
isdetailed.
Leadership at all levels examines the influence of individuals over others within a group and
beyond.

3. 2nd Year
Geom2002-ErrorAnalysis
Mathematical modellingcanderive useful resultsfromobservationsthatare error prone.
Least squares functional and stochastic modelling are applied to terrestrial as well as GPS
problems.
Quality indicators are examined in detail to draw final conclusions on the success of the
designof a networkorany of the observationsmade fromit.
Geom2003-DataModellinginSpaceandtime
Engineering reliance upon mathematical modelling (MM) is discussed. Practical MM skills of
relevance to geomatics are progressively developed to intermediate level and resulting
qualityisassessed.
Linear,polynomial,logarithmic,exponentialdatafitting andsurface fitting.
Differentiation as a model of change, Fourier analysis to model periodicy and modellingfrom
systemsof equationsingeneral.
Geom2004-SystemsEvaluation
FamiliarisationwithCAD,GISandotherpackagesforthe displayof spatial data.
 Vector:GIS systems(ArcGIS) &map objects
 Raster:ERDAS Imagine,RSIENVIetc
 UML
Geom2005-AdvancedSurfaceRepresentations
Differing strategies used over a wide range of object scales and requirements in 3D
visualisation.
2.5D surface representation: (DEMs,DSMs,TINs,bi-variate polynomials)
3D surface representation:
 Brep (Boundary Representation), CSG (Constructive Solid Geometry), NURBS (Non-
UniformRational B-splines)
3D data structures: (SOE(Spatial OccupancyEnumeration),Octree)
Visualisationtechniquesforgeometry –2.5D & 3D:
 Z-Buffer,texturerendering,bump-mapping, radiosity&raytracing
Geom2006-MeasurementDesignStrategies
Scalesandrequirements.(Global,city,building&engineering )
 Differencesinstrategy,
 Assessmentof taskrequirementsandqualityassurance
 Detailedconsiderationof QA andcalibration/validationare given.
Geom2007-SensorandInstrumentationdesign
Technologyatuse withinthe measurementchain (Capture,Processing&Qualitycontrol)
The theoryand practice of

4.  Applicationsandmeasurementtasks
 Phase/TOFdistance measurement: EDM, GPS, SAR & interferometry
 Optical tools:photogrammetry,range imaging&lasertrackers
 Navigational systems: INS, GPS
 CMMs (Coordinage MeasurementMachines)
 Angularmeasurement
 Environmental factors:Temperature,pressure,humidity&vibration
 QA mechanisms
Mast7001-Managementinformationandcontrol
Performance measurement tools in business, their context and how they impact managerial
decisions.
‘Business understands numbers’ is a key concept in the understanding of performance
indicators. Performance indicators, whether derived from financial accounting or non-
financial data sources need to match the function of the measurement being explored to be
meaningful.
Mast7003-OrganisationalChange
Looksat the driversforand the influence overmanagerialprioritiesthatchange brings.
Change driversinclude:economic,social,behavioural andenvironmental issues.
Key managerial priorities include: achieving goals, developing/enhancing performance,
developmentof dynamicpolicytocope withchange.
Expert leadership is seen as the ability to aquire, understand and apply reasoning to a broad
frontof challengesfacingmanagementatall levels.

5. 3rd Year
Geom3001-Systemdesignandanalysis
The developmentof skillsinsoftware engineeringandsystemsanalysis/design.
The definition of user requirements and how to ensure that products/services are fit for
purpose.
Aims
To comprehendthe theoryandpractice of
 Software engineeringprinciples:
o Modularity
o Specification
o Data abstraction
o Objectmodelling
o Designpatterns
 Visual modellingtools –UML
Geom3002-GroupProject
Tasked to illustrate the development of the Stratford 2012 Olympic site in terms of
beneficial change tothe surroundingareaduringandafterthe Olympics.
The project corresponded to an Invitation to Tender for a project. Aimed to develop
researchand managementskillswithingroupparticipationaswell asprojectmanagement.
Solutions to the ITT sought as written and oral reports to the ‘client’, with group and
individualperformance assessment.
Geom3003-Emergingcommerciallandscapes
Technical innovationaltersthe nature andpractice of geomaticsovertime.
Commercial impacts are traced from several perspectives in order to develop generic
managementcompetencies within geomatics.
Two groupprojectsexplored:
 Productionof a businessplanforasmall start up company
 Implementationof amajor change
Two individual reportsexplored:
 An individual reportreviewedanew directioningeomatics
 An individual presentation, on a case for major reinvestment, was prepared for
anothermemberof the studygroupto present.
Understanding was gained of commercial practice, legal constraints, the dynamics of
innovation, flexible/just in time production policies, the global economy, R&D contractual
issuesandhealth&safety.

6. Geom3004-Dissertation
A supervised, individual research project on a topic of interest aimed at developing
analytical andcommunicative skills. Culminatedina10,000 wordreportand presentation.
My project examined the role of 3D CAD ‘seed’ modeling with respect to the model
extraction requirements of enhanced situational awareness sensor networks under
development. (This project was directly relevant to the BBC’s participation within the VSAR
project.)
InvolvedpointcloudmodellingwithinLeicaCyclone/Cloudwerx environmenttoproduce
model of UCL Porticowhichwas furtherrenderedusingMental Ray withinAutoCAD.
Geom3056-measuringandmodellingthebuiltenvironment
The role of geomatics in the measurement and mapping of the human environment and the
analysisof itsassociatedactivities.
Practical detailed terrestrial measured survey techniques, together with the processing of
photogrammetricandLiDARdata.
3D City modelling techniques and products for planning buildings and surrounding
infrastructures.
Human environmental modelling such as network analysis, Location Allocation, Conservation
and the census.
Geom3058-Thecoastal zoneandoffshoreenvornment
How geomaticsaidsthe understanding&managementof oceanandcoastal zones.
 Hydrographictechniques:echosoundingand acousticpositioning
 Remote sensingfromsatellite andairborne platforms
 Environmental factors:tides,oceancirculation,datumsetc
Group project to site a new yacht marina for Glasgow (encompassed all areas of study in the
module)

7. 4th Year
Geom3057-Natural Envornment
Measurementandmappingmethods forthe natural environment
Usingrecognised classification themestointerpretandmonitorresourcesandchange
Analysiswith GISforinformeddecisionmaking
The module examines the mathematical principles behind image processing and the role of
Earth Observationdataas usedbyGMES etc.
Final Year Individual Project
Substantial supervised,individual researchprojectsplitasfollows:
 Geom4011-researchedSolutions(Problemdefinition)
 Geom4021-Individual project(Preparation)
o Reading,collectingdata,performinginitial tests
 Geom4026-individual project(Research)
o Main experiments,dataanalysisandwrite up
A continuation of the 3rd
year project theme examined 3D modeling with reference to
potential image registration requirementsof the BBC’sVSARproject.
Involved state of the art measured survey of portion of central Manchester adjacent to BBC
broadcasting house using phase based laser scanning, NRTK GPS (Smartnet) and
traditional surveyedtraverse alongside photogrammetricimage blocksurvey.
Aimed to assess registration issues between broadcast quality video footage and injected
CAD modeling for augmenting user’s range of viewpoints around a scene.

8. Work history
May’02– Current
Managing Director of LouDa Design Ltd.
Client list:
To date I have generated over 15,000 AutoCAD drawings for a diverse portfolio of
clients including:
Mechanical
ASME Engineering
Bardeck Lifts
Creighton Engineering
David Ellis Associates
HEADS (High Elevation
Aerial Decent System)
KP Engineering
RDR Design Associates
(United Glass)
Star Seperations
Stream Environmental
Civil Engineering
Haider Associates
Kvaerner
Kebbel housing
Skanska
P & O
Architectural
Balneaves Chadwick
Associates
Connaught Mason
Fairhurst Consultants
Flatley Horner
Partnership
London Hostels
Association
Peter Hale
Odedina & Allardyce
Peter Jankel
Westminster Partitions
Woodland Environmental
Service Infrastructure
Exoteric Gas Solutions
Ionica
Isoline Design
Mercury One to One
Microcell
Orange Mobile
P and I Data
Questra Electrical
S.E. Water
RSL .Com
Withey Electrical
Services
Whittle Associates
Surveying &
Buildings
Management
Fresson and Tee
Gibb Partnership
Hill Partnership
Montgomery Partnership
Quay 430
Square Peg Solutions
London Hostel
Association
Broadcast
Infrastructure
BBC
Merlin Communications
International
dB Broadcast
CAD Outsource
Services
MJ Designs
Scott Shedden
Partnership
Additional skills

9. Software experience:
Commercial
CAD
AutoCAD releases 9 thro 2010
GTX RasterCAD Plus
Reading up AutoDESK Inventor
Accounting
Quickbooks
Management
Mindjet Mindmanager
Office 2007
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Educational
CAD
CADCorps, Microstation
GIS
ArcGIS, ArcPAD
Point Cloud Processing
Leica Cyclone & CloudWerx
TerraSolid
Photogrammetry
Leica Photogrammetry Suite
Photomodeller
Photosynth, VMS
ImageModeller, Arc 3D
Management
Office Project
Rendering/Animation
Cinema 4D, AutoCAD
GNSS
Leica Geo Office
Network Adjustment
Star*Net
Spatial Database
Oracle
Image Processing
ER Mapper
Erdas Imagine
Programming
Visual Basic 6
Java, HTML, SQL
I have had experience of countless programs and applications over the years as well
as advanced knowledge Microsoft operating systems from DOS 5 through to
Windows 10. The list of utilities and security programs is too long to list here.

10. References/referees
ProfessorStuartRobson
Professorof PhotograpmmetryandLaser
Scanning
Room107,
The Departmentof Civil,Environmental
and GeomaticEngineering,
The ChadwickBuilding,
UniversityCollege London,
GowerStreet,
London
WC1E 6BT
Tel:0207 679 2726
Email:srobson@cege.ucl.ac.uk
ProfessorMarekZiebart
Professorof Space Geodesy
Room118,
The Departmentof Civil,Environmental
and GeomaticEngineering,
The ChadwickBuilding,
UniversityCollege London,
GowerStreet,
London
WC1 6BT
Tel:0207 679 1359
Email:marek@cege.ucl.ac.uk
Mr Bob Scott,
The Scott SheddenPartnership,
Kebbel House,
DeltaGain,
CarpendersPark,
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 5ES
Tel:0208 428 9651
Mr Paul Childerhouse
CIS ConfigurationManagementManager
Building181
NorthwoodHeadquarters
SandyLane
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6
Tel:01923 57000 (AskforPaul’sExtnNo.