Overview
Aims
- knowing, understanding and a correct using of fundamental ideas, concepts specific to cartographic projections;
- knowing the types of cartographic projections;
- knowing the types of cartographic projections;
- knowing the types of cartographic projections;
Course contents
1. Cartographic projections. Generalities. Classification.
2. Projection systems. Elements of a projection system
3. Classification of cartographic projections
4. The study of ellipsoid land surface deformation through cartographic projections
5. Cylindrical projections. Generalities. Mathematical formulas of projection systems
6. The Mercator projection. Geometric elements of projection. Projection characteristics
7. Deformations in the Mercator projection
8. The Gauss-Krüger projection. Geometric elements of projection. Projection characteristics
9. Deformations in the Gauss-Krüger projection
10. Azimutal projections. Generalities. Classification. Mathematical formulas of projection systems
11. Stereographic projection. Geometric elements of projection. Projection characteristics
12. Deformations in stereographic projection with tangent plane
13. Deformations in stereographic projection with secant plane
14. Conical projections. Generalities. Classification. Mathematical formulas of projection systems
Learning outcomes
- to accustom students with terminology, methods, equipment and instruments specific of this discipline; - to give students the basics concepts needed for knowing the types of cartographic projections, thir geometric elements and mathematical formulas; - understandingthe types of deformations that appear in cartographic projections; - understanding of issues they will encounter in their future profession.
Assessment
Written exam – 60%; Portfolio of practical work – 40%.