Course detail

Mapping 1

FAST-BEA011Acad. year: 2020/2021

Choice of auxilliary survey point.
Survey methods.
Accuracy classes, quality codes.
Large scale maps.
Maps creation and update.
Digital technical maps, technical map of the village.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will manage basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the creation and update large-scale maps.

Prerequisites

Handling with total station and other geodetic instruments, coordinate computations and creation of graphical outputs in geodetic software, work with multidisciplinary software using geodetic aplications.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction, definition of basic concepts, terminology, maps (graphical, numerical, GIS), national map series, geodetic controls, reference systems, numbering of geodetic points.
2. Basic forms of terrain relief, ways representation of hypsography in large scale maps, interpolation and construction of contour lines.
3. Field sketch - creation, content, terms, used symbolics, sketch completing.
4. Methods for detailed mapping. Type tasks.
5. Geodetic instruments for detailed mapping, application of mathematical and physical corrections of measured quantities.
6. Computational processing of the measured data, methods of solution.
7.–8. Basic and thematic large scale maps – layout and labeling of map sheets, norms for creation, classification, content, methods of representation of contents. Digital technical maps, technical map of the village.
9. Large scale maps – map symbols, accuracy class, testing of the accuracy, graphical processing.
10. Use of GNSS, photogrammetry, mobile mapping and laser scanning for detailed mapping.
11. Digital models – DTM, DSM, DEM, visualizations, outputs.
12.–13. Recapitulation, consultation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Gaining knowledge about the creating and update large-scale maps and their uses.
Get an overview of the related regulations.
The ability to distinguish qualitative parameters of large-scale maps.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-GK Bachelor's, 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction, definition of basic concepts, terminology, maps (graphical, numerical, GIS), national map series, geodetic controls, reference systems, numbering of geodetic points. 2. Basic forms of terrain relief, ways representation of hypsography in large scale maps, interpolation and construction of contour lines. 3. Field sketch - creation, content, terms, used symbolics, sketch completing. 4. Methods for detailed mapping. Type tasks. 5. Geodetic instruments for detailed mapping, application of mathematical and physical corrections of measured quantities. 6. Computational processing of the measured data, methods of solution. 7.–8. Basic and thematic large scale maps – layout and labeling of map sheets, norms for creation, classification, content, methods of representation of contents. Digital technical maps, technical map of the village. 9. Large scale maps – map symbols, accuracy class, testing of the accuracy, graphical processing. 10. Use of GNSS, photogrammetry, mobile mapping and laser scanning for detailed mapping. 11. Digital models – DTM, DSM, DEM, visualizations, outputs. 12.–13. Recapitulation, consultation.

Exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction, methods of detailed mapping. 2.–4. Creation of digital terrain model, creation of contours and profiles. 5.–8. Measurement and creation of large scale thematic map. 9.–10. Height accuracy testing of map creation results by checking profile. 11.–13. Consultation, correction and completion of elaborates.