Cartographic Sciences
Objectives
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of geodesy (Earth geometric models, geodetic reference systems and vertical/horizontal coordinates);
2. To know the fundamental techniques used in topography (determining angles and distances, levelling operations, positioning), photogrammetry; Global Position Systems; Laser Scanning;
3. Understand the fundamental theoretical concepts of cartography (map conceptualization and map projections);
4. To know the types of maps
5. To know the Portuguese reference systems and coordinate transformation;
6. To know the fundamental concepts associated to geographical information quality and standards.
General characterization
Code
200016
Credits
7.5
Responsible teacher
Luísa Maria da Silva Gonçalves
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English
Prerequisites
Not aplicable
Bibliography
Gaspar, Joaquim (2005) ¿ Cartas e Projecções Cartográficas, 3ª ed. Lidel Edições Técnicas, Lisboa ; Gonçalves, José (2012) ¿ Topografia ¿ Conceitos e Aplicações, 3ª Edição. Lidel Edições Técnicas, Lisboa; Casaca, João et. al. (2005) ¿ Topografia Geral, 4ª ed. Lidel Edições Técnicas, Lisboa ; Robinson, A., Morrisson, J., Muehrcke, P., Kimerling, A. E Guptill, S. (1995) ¿ Elements of Cartography, sixth edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York; Class notes available on the internet course homepage
Teaching method
The curricular unit is based on theoretical and pratical synchronous sessions (e-learning). The theoretical and pratical sessions include presentation of concepts and resolution of exercises.
Evaluation method
Evaluation: Progression Tests (10%); Final Exam (30%); Final project (60%)
Subject matter
The curricular unit is organized in four Learning Modules:
Module 1 - Elements of geodesy
Introduction; Earth models; Coordinates systems; Geodetic and altimetry references
Module 2 - Elements of topography and Photogrammetry
Introduction; Topographic methods; Photogrammetry; Other Techniques
Module 3 - Elements of Cartography
Introduction; Knowing maps; Understanding maps; Map projections
Module 4 - Sources, transformations and data quality
Referencing systems; Coordinates transformation; Quality of geographic information