Course detail

Digital terrain model

FAST-HE53Acad. year: 2013/2014

Capture data methods, accuracy of points. Importance of break lines and form lines. Application of DTM - interpolation of curves, profiles, determination of volumes, DTM for orthophoto, programme systems for DTM, special modules, morphological analysis of relief.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Methods of data capturing, quality of data. Creation of model, importance of singulatities. Use of digital terrain model.

Prerequisites

Altimetry survey methods

Co-requisites

Photogrammetry and laser scanning.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures, practical classes and self-study assignments. Attendance at lectures is optional, but attendance at classes is compulsory.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Creation digital terrain model from given data.

Course curriculum

1. Capture data methods, geodedic, photogrammetric, cartographic metods
2. Laser scanning, radar interpherometrie(In SAR)
3. Importance lines.
4. Methods and approaches for computations, algorithm for creation of TIN
5. Interpolation of curves, profiles,volumes
6. DMT for orthophotomaps
7. Software
8. Special moduls.
9. Morphological analysis, gradients

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Capture data methods, quality of data, use of digital terrain model.

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

Karl Kraus: Photogrammetrie -Topografische Informationssysteme. Dummler Verlag, 2000. ISBN 3-427-78751-6. (DE)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-GK Master's

    branch G , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch G , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch GD , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Capture data methods, geodedic, photogrammetric, cartographic methods.
2. Laser scanning, radar interpherometry(In SAR).
3. Importance lines.
4. Methods and approaches for computations, algorithm for creation of TIN.
5. Interpolation of curves, profiles, volumes
6. DMT for orthophotomaps.
7. Software.
8. Special modules.
9. Morphological analysis, gradients.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Preparation of input data.
Generation of digital terrain model.
Elimination of gross errors.
Interpolation of contour lines.
Creation of profiles, computation of volumes.
Special modules, map of slant and map of sun exposure.
Terrain analysis.