Numerical maps GS3023

Course content:
Maps as source of spatial data.
Gauss-Krüger and Mercator projections as basic map projections applied in Poland.
Geodetic reference systems applied in Poland.
The infrastructure of spatial information and LIS.
Numerical maps.
Spatial data - models, organization and analysis.
Digital terrain models - data structures, creating and processing,
Basic maps (analog and numerical).
Topographical maps (analog and numerical).
Maps nomenclature.
Generalization of maps.
Data sources for numerical maps - geodesy, photogrammetry, digitalisation of analog maps.
Chosen the programmes to creating of numerical maps.
Measurements and spatial analyses on numerical map.
Planning and project works on numerical map.

Learning outcomes:
The acquaintance of principles of creating of numeric maps as well as the contained the utilization on them spatial information.

(in Polish) Rodzaj przedmiotu

(in Polish) Obowiązkowy

Course coordinators

Andrzej Kobryń

Learning outcomes

Student:
- owns and interprets knowledge of basic topographic map as a component of the National SIT
- know the essence of digital maps and describes various aspects, conditions and methods of their creation
- versed in use in Poland, spatial reference systems, cartography and nomenclature odzorowaniach map
- can acquire geospatial data from multiple sources in order to create or update maps
- prepare the documentation of text and graphics on the use of geospatial data and maps
- can apply the theoretical knowledge gained by using it in the tasks related to the management of space
- understands the need for continuous improvement of their professional skills and personal
- responsibly preparing for the profession

Assessment criteria

Conditions for course credition:
- pass a written test falling under lecture (current score rating scale)
- construction and defense of the sampling in the laboratory (current score rating scale)

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

a) basic references:
Gaździcki J.: Systemy informacji przestrzennej. PPWK, Warszawa, 1990.
Kowalczyk K.: Wybrane zagadnienia z rysunku map. Wyd. UW-M, Olsztyn, 2007.
Izdebski W.: Wykłady z przedmiotu SIT / mapa zasadnicza. (www.izdebski.edu.pl)
Osada E.: Krajowy system informacji o terenie. Wydawnictwo Naukowe DSW, Wrocław 2009.
Operating manual of programms WinKalk and MikroMap (www.coder.atomnet.pl)
Operating manual of programm C-Geo (www.softline.xgeo.pl)

b) supplementary references:
www.geoforum.pl