Key words
Geodesy, cartography, map projection, deformation, conformal projection, equal area projection, equidistant projection, datum, geoid, coordinates
Objectives
Fundamentals of geodesy: familiarise students with models of the earth and commonly used geodetic reference systems.
Map projections: gaining insight in the different projection types and their properties.
Topics
Fundamentals of geodesy: definitions, earth models, lines and grids, coordinates, local and global geodetic datum, datum transformation, …
Map projections: Tissot Indicatrix, distortions, map properties, azimuthal projection, cylindrical projection, conic projection and others (e.g. Lambert, UTM, Bonne)
The importance of map distortions and the geodetic datum is demonstrated in GIS-applications.
Prerequisites
Basics of differential calculus and geometry
Final Objectives
The following enumeration can only be achieved in combination with the other courses.
GENERAL SCIENTIFIC COMPETENCES [AWC2]
The student is able to apply scientific and technical insights on specific land surveying problems especially concerning the use of geodetic datum combined with GPS.
GENERAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCES [ATC2 en ATC3]
The student knows how to analyse and find practical solutions for a given problems concerning the use of measuring methods and the local geodetic datum.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES [SC8]
Both known and new surveying- or processing methods are used in a correct and efficient way.
Students have insight in distortions typical of the different map projections and know how to select and evaluate these systems in function of the mapped area and the purpose for which maps are created.
Materials used
Teachers course.
References
Vernemmen C., Kaartprojecties en kaartconstructies I, Academia Press
Vernemmen C., Kaartprojecties en kaartafbeeldingen II, Academia Press
NGI-publication : geodetischetische referentiesystemen, datums en kaartvoorstellingen
Study costs
Course material at cost.
Study guidance
Teachers are available for individual tutoring in case of problems. They can be reached by e-mail.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, demonstrations and theoretical exercises
Assessment
Oral examination with written preparation
Lecturer(s)
Greta DERUYTER
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