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Cartography

Course developer

Prior knowledge

BūvZ2058, Computer Graphics in Land Management and Surveying

BūvZ3135, Geodesy I

Replaced course

BūvZB009 [GBUVB009] Cartography

Course abstract

Students introduced to the history and development of cartography to the present day, mathematical substantiation of maps, principles of compilation, technologies, methodology and use.
In the laboratory work, the initial skills in compiling and using maps of different scales and targets and corresponding digital data sets acquired.
Within the framework of independent work, samples of maps of various scales and samples of cartographic database products developed using computer technologies and software for real territories.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knows the history of cartography development, classification, addressing, tasks and significance of use, development of map production / production technologies and achieved results. Test 1
2. Knows the tasks and significance of cartography in the modern digital data (electronic maps) production and use segment, public administration, enterprise and business environment both in the digital environment (especially GIS) and in classical performance cases. Test 2
3. Knows the historical development of map development / production organization technologies and the basics of modern - digital cartographic database development / production technology and creation of digital vector data structures (GIS data). Test 3
4. Is able to use maps for various technical tasks (measure distances, areas, directions, angles, elevations, etc.) and assess the suitability of using various available map products for specific tasks, as well as define user requirements for new map development. - laboratory work
5. Able to create simplified samples of digital cartographic data of different scales and their visual images (maps) and evaluate their quality and accuracy.– laboratory works
6. Is able to independently prepare a set of digital maps, in different scales, to combine development work in a selected area, prepare a presentation on the production process, processes, results and argue their opinion on the chosen technical solutions and technologies used - homework

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
1. History of cartography and its connection with other industries. (1h)
2. Earth ellipsoids, coordinate systems. (1h)
3. Cartographic projections, scales, coordinate networks. (1h)
4. Distribution of map pages, map nomenclature. (1h)
5. Principles of classification and division of cartographic products - maps; (1h)
6. Development of cartographic production technological lines; (1h)
Test 1: Development history of cartography and its application (2h)
7. Map design and content creation sources. (1h)
8. Map content, base, legend and design. (1h)
9. Means of cartographic expression. (1h)
10. Types of spelling of object names. (1h)
11. Terrain representation techniques. (1h)
12. Map generalization. (1h)
Test 2: Map-making guidelines (2h)
13. Topographic maps, their structure, content, application. (1h)
14. Thematic and special maps. Geographical maps. (1h)
15. Card content evaluation - analysis. (1h)
16. Card use experience and practice - practical tasks, their solutions. (1h)
17. Digital cartographic data - basics of cartographic databases and their creation. (1h)
18. Content and quality analysis of digital cartographic data. (1h)
Test 3: Evaluation, practical use of cartographic products and digital data and spatial data systems (2h)

Laboratory works:
1. Practical evaluation of the content of cartographic products and maps and performance of practical measurements on or using maps. (4h)
2. Development of map samples of different scales (for territories selected by students) using digital cartography technical tools - technology and aerial photography data. (14h)
3. Visual design of the obtained cartographic data - development and testing of cartographic images (printing). Execution of the work of the work performance course, preparation of the presentation (3h);
4. Defense of completed work - presentations (3h).
Independent work (72h):
Preparation for tests;
Development of laboratory work tasks - research, according to the student's chosen territory.

Part-time studies:

All topics specified for full-time studies are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the specified number of hours

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam marked with a mark consisting of:
• Written and oral answers to the subject questions, according to the received checklist ticket.
• Results of performed tests - 3
• The result of the defense of the practical task course work presentation (on the topics and tasks acquired within the laboratory work - according to the topic chosen by the student).
Prerequisites for passing the test:
- successful assessment in theoretical issues - tests;
- Completed and credited practical tasks, completed a course paper (after presentation);
- Attendance of at least 60% of face-to-face classes.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. To develop samples of plans and maps for a selected area for a scale series from 1: 1,000 to 1:50,000 including in the following order:
- sketch drawing of the site area from memory (paper);
- development of the topographic plan of the site M 1: 500 in digital format (printout on paper);
- M 1: 500 plan transformation to M1: 5000;
- Transformation of M1: 5000 plan according to cartographic requirements, increase of coverage area - mapping (printout on paper);
- Transformation of the M1: 5000 plan to the map scale M1: 10,000 Map coverage - mapping (paper print);
- Transformation of M1: 10 000 map to scale M1: 25 000;
- M1: 25 000, generalization of data and image, addition of mapping area - mapping, map design, (printout on paper);
- M1: 25 000 map data transformation to M1: 50 000 scale, data and image generalization;
- M1: 50 000, Expansion of the map coverage area - mapping, card design (paper printout);
- M1: Modification of a set of digital cartographic data created in accordance with GIS data requirements;
2. Internet search of cards and their data, and operations with them:
- assessment of the quality of the obtained data and definition of the possibilities of use;
- selected performance of tasks with maps obtained on the Internet;
- connection of maps available on the Internet, integration with each other and with personally developed data (maps);
- marking the place on the website "OpenStreetMap";
3.Preparation of various personally developed card printouts, performance inspections of assessment and inspection procedures;
4. Execution of measurements on cards:
- Distance measurement;
- Determination of coordinates and altitudes;
- Measurement of areas / areas;
- Determination / measurement of angles, directional angles and azimuths,
- Delaying coordinates, distances and directions on maps;

Conclusion - Preparation of the course work and presentation (also in the form of a paper printout file - at least 10 pages) and defense;

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The exam mark consists of:
- written and oral answers on the day of the examination on the subject questions, according to the control question ticket received where:
5 questions according to the study topic;
assessment on a 10-point scale.
The total evaluation of the study course depends on the evaluation of the examination mark.
A student can obtain a successful mark on the exam if at least 50% of the test questions answered correctly.
The practical task of homework presentation evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedure specified in the practical tasks of homework.
Before the knowledge test - there must successfully passed tests, completed and defended course work.

Compulsory reading

Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfija:mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: RTU, 2004., 109 lpp.
Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. Autoru kolektīvs A. Zelmanis ... u.c. Rīga: VZD, 2001. 2001., 203 lpp.
Štrauhmanis J. Teorētiskā kartogrāfija. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: RTU, 2005., 44 lpp.
Stūrmanis E. Ģeoinformācijas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2006., 90 lpp.

Further reading

Helfriča B., Bīmane I., Kronbergs M., Zuments U. Ģeodēzija. Rīga: LĢIA, 2007., 262 lpp.
Vanags V. Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes: Fotogrammetrija. Rīga: VZD, 2003., 275 lpp.
Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfijas praktikums. Mācību palīglīdzeklis. Rīga: RTU, 2004., 34 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.lgia.gov.lv/
Mernieks.lv. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://mernieks.lv/
Karšu izdevniecība “Jāņa sēta” [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.kartes.lv/

Notes

In professional higher education bachelor study program “Land Management and Surveying” full-time studies and part-time studies