LECTURES
1.Basic concepts (space, time, events, processes), from concepts to data, spatial and non-spatial properties and relations.
2.Spatial data sources and collection technologies
3.Spatial data models (field-based, object-based).
4.Georeference and Spatial data transformations.
5.Vector and raster spatial data structures.
6. Topology – topological relations and computations.
7.3D spatial data modeling.
8.Elements of spatial databases – accuracy and quality of spatial data.
9.Scale and detail – geometric and conceptual generalization/specialization of spatial data.
10. Methods of spatial data integration.
11. Elements of spatial analysis (2D & 2.5D).
12. Visualization of spatial data
13. GIS web-based applications
LABORATORY EXERCISES
A modular project involving the development of a spatial database of a settlement with real data at 2 scales involving: data collection, processing, vector and raster structures, topological analysis, terrain analysis, data transformations, data integration, and visualization using ArcGIS and QGIS software (13 weeks)
- Teacher: Μαρίνος Κάβουρας
- Teacher: Μαργαρίτα Κόκλα
ECTS : 5
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the following: • ability to correlate geospatial data as they are derived or utilized by the various fields of ATM science and technology • ability to utilize and apply the knowledge acquired from the School s informatics courses • proven knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and functions of GIS technology. • familiarity with collecting digital data from different sources. • be able to collect and interpret relevant elements and data for the creation of geospatial databases. • be able to georeference data and perform coordinate transformations in the plane. • know the difference between different data structures and convert data from one structure to another. • be able to process data (especially vector data) • be able to apply simple and basic spatial analysis functions to answer spatial queries • be able to combine the presentation of geoinformation with the capabilities of digital maps.