Digital Cartography for B.Tech 6th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Digital Cartography B.Tech (R13) sixthsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES:
- To gain knowledge and practice the art, science and technology of digital cartography for designing, visualization and communication of Maps and other Cartographic products using computing and information technology.
- To gain skills in the use of cartographic and GIS software, algorithms and hardware.
UNIT I : INTRODUCTION [9 hours]
Cartographic Products and Map automation – logics in digital map design – infra-structures, tools and functions in automated mapping – map layout, multiple maps, color and patterns in digital mapping – human perception of static, multi-media and animated maps.
UNIT II: DATA CAPTURE AND REPRESENTATION [9 hours]
Spatial data capture in raster and vector formats – texture data capture / creation – nonspatial data loggers and attributes – metadata design – data classes and graphics for metadata – graphics and maps – storage, warehousing and mining for automated mapping – graphic formats for visualization, communication and printing – compressions and standards.
UNIT III : DIGITAL MAP DESIGN [9 hours]
Selection of point, line and pattern symbols – simple and multivariate maps – information abstraction and maps –scientific and artistic design principles – designing dynamics – time representation and animation – animated and multimedia maps – representing processes – 3D graphical designs and maps.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the student will be able to understand
- The concept of digital mapping and automated mapping
- The principles involved in data collection and cartographic design of digital maps
- The concepts of geovisulisation and map modelling
TEXTBOOKS:
- Robert G Cromley, Principles of Digital Cartography, Prentice hall, 1992
- Word, Clifford H and C peter kerer Cartigraphic Designs-theoretical and practical perspective, John wiley & sones, chichester, 1996
REFERENCES:
- Menno Jan Kraak & Ferjan Ormeling, Cartography Visualization of Geospatial Data, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, 2004
- Jobst, Markus, ”Presentation in Digital Cartography, 2010.
- Ruas, dnme,” Advances in Cartography and GI Science,” Vol 1,2011
- Lindur,Wilfried,” Digital Photogrammetry “ Springer, 2009
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