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Cartography

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BūvZB003 [GBUVB003] Cartography

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to provide theoretical and practical insight into the field of cartography. Students are introduced to the history and development of cartography to the present day, the mathematical substantiation of maps, the principles of compilation, technology, methodology and use. In laboratory works students acquire basic skills in computer-aided compilation and use of maps of various scales and purposes and their corresponding digital data sets.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knows various cartography issues - including digital cartography, mapping methodologies and their application practices. - tests.
2. Is able to orientate in the issues of reading and using analog and electronic maps, as well as in compiling various maps, is able to use analog and electronic maps as well as is able to perform various map compilation works. - laboratory works.
3. Is able to rationally evaluate the methodology of compiling the map in accordance with the purposes of using the designed map and know their implementation in practice. Can perform simple digital mapping tasks. - laboratory works.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
1. History of cartography, its application and its connection with other industries (1h)
Laboratory work - drawing of the site terrain by memory (1h)
2. Earth ellipsoids, coordinate systems (1h)
Laboratory work - development of site topographic plan M 1: 500 in computer format (1h)
3. Cartographic projections, scales, grid networks (1h)
Laboratory work - Transformation of the developed M 1: 500 plan into M1: 5000 plan, increase of mapping coverage area (1h)
4. Distribution of map pages, map nomenclature (1h)
Laboratory work - transformation of M1: 5000 plan to map scale M1: 10 000; increasing the mapping coverage area; preparation of prints on paper (1h)
5. Principles of classification and division of cartographic products - maps and their data sets (1h)
Laboratory work - M1: 10,000 plan transformation according to cartographic requirements, preparation of map printout on paper (1h)
6. Development of cartographic production technological lines (1h)
Laboratory work: - Transformation of the developed M1: 10 000 map into a map scale of 1:25 000; preparation and printing of map prints on paper; map print quality control procedures (1h)
7. Map design. Map content sources. Information selection criteria. (1h)
Laboratory work: - Transformed M1: 25,000 maps, data and image generalization; replenishment of the mapping area - mapping; map design for printing on paper, transformation into PDF file format, quality control. (1h)
8. Map content, symbols, data and their coding, base, legend and design (1h)
Laboratory work: - M1: 25 000 map data transformation to scale M1: 50 000; data and image generalization (1h)
9. Means of cartographic expression (1h)
Laboratory work: - M1: 50,000 map coverage expansion - mapping; design and verification of the full execution of the map; preparation and verification of a printout file; printing on paper and acceptance / verification of the result (2h)
10. Measurements and calculations on maps, measurement methods, tools, instruments and their use (1h)
Laboratory work: - Measurements on the map - their execution; distance measurements, angle and azimuth measurements, area measurements and calculations, elevation, height and terrain measurements, visibility determination (1h)
1. Test (1h)
11. Object names and writing types on maps (1h)
Laboratory work: - Map M1:50,000 digital data generation according to GIS requirements. Point objects (notation, data table processing - editing) (1h)
12. Terrain and methods of its representation. (1h)
Laboratory work: - sorting of M1: 50,000 digital data according to GIS requirements. Linear objects (data network formation, processing - editing) (1h)
13. Generalization of maps and cartographic data (1h)
Laboratory work: - sorting of M1: 50,000 digital data according to GIS requirements. Field objects, (data field formation, processing - editing) (1h)
14. Structure, content and application of a topographic map. (1h)
Laboratory work: - Internet search of maps and their data, evaluation of the quality of the obtained data and definition of the possibilities of use (1h)
15. Thematic and special maps, their databases (1h)
Laboratory work: - selected tasks with maps obtained on the Internet; connection of maps available on the Internet, integration with each other and with personally developed data (maps); (1h)
16. Geographic maps and databases (1h)
Laboratory work: - Open access software mapping capabilities. Marking a place on the OpenStreetMap website (1h)
17. Map content and quality assessment - analysis, quality standards. (1h)
Laboratory work: - Execution of measurements on maps on a computer and on paper: distance measurement, route design on a map; determination of coordinates and heights; measuring, designing and mapping areas / areas; determination, measurement and delay of angles, direction angles, azimuths on the map, delay of coordinates, distances and directions in different maps (3h)
18. Map use experience and practice, tasks, their solutions nowadays. (1h)
19. Digital cartographic data - their acquisition, structure, significance and problems of application (1h)
Laboratory work: - Development of map fragment M 1: 250 000 (2h)
20. Cartographic databases, basics of their creation and maintenance (1h)
Laboratory work: - Design and submission of developed laboratory works (2h)
21. Content and quality analysis of digital cartographic data, evaluation. (2h)
2. Test. (1h)

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

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. Compilation of digital maps (cartographic data sets) using orthophoto maps, cartographic materials, survey results and Internet resources.
2. Compilation of map data sets using a computer and software
3. Development of cartographic digital data in accordance with GIS requirements, their quality checks and conformity assessments.
4. Training in the use of maps and cartographic data (determining the quality of map data, measurements, situation assessment, calculations)

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

All laboratory works and written tests must be completed and submitted.
Independent works must be developed in accordance with the valid standards, plans of various scales and topographic map pages of the selected territory must be compiled and designed.
Knowledge control at the end - exam with a mark

Compulsory reading

1. Štrauhmanis J. Kartogrāfija: Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: RTU, 2004., 109 lpp.
2. Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. Rīga: VZD, 2001. - 2001., 203 lpp.
3. Stūrmanis E. Ģeoinformācijas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2006. 90 lpp.
4. Štrauhmanis J. Teorētiskā kartogrāfija. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: RTU, 2005. 44 lpp.

Further reading

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

Periodicals and other sources

1. Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.lgia.gov.lv/
2. Mernieks.lv. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://mernieks.lv/
3. Karšu izdevniecība “Jāņa sēta”. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.kartes.lv/
4. Геоинформационный портал ГИС-Ассоциации.[tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.gisa.ru/
5. Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka. [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://kartes.lnb.lv/
6. Atvērtā pasaules karte „OpenStreetMap” [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.openstreetmap.org/
7. Google Earth [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.google.com/intl/lv/earth/learn/
8. 3D Ēku modeļu veidošana [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://www.google.com/intl/lv/earth/learn/3dbuildings.html#tab=create-3d-models-with-sketchup
9. Google Maps [tiešsaiste]. Pieejams: http://maps.google.com/

Notes

Professional higher education bachelor’s study programme “Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing” in full-time studies and part-time studies