Georelief and Cartography (Alpine Cartography Field School)

Content

The principal objective is to enhance the geo-thinking through a detailed presentation of an exemplary alpine landscape in close relation to methods and realizations of its cartographic depiction. Important educational targets are:

introduction into the dynamic natural and cultural environment of the Alpine study region and corresponding maps and geo-data (incl. satellite imagery)
way finding and navigation (including use of LBS) in an alpine environment and mountain dangers
recognize local geo-features within a wider geographical context (Eastern Alps)
topography and practical orientation within varying landscapes
field mapping using traditional and electronic data capture
thematic mapping in high mountain regions

At the end of the module students are able to:

understand local geo-features within a wider geographical context (Eastern Alps);
understand topography and orientate within varying landscapes including way finding and navigation;
apply methods for mountain-risk-analysis with geoinformation systems;
create field-maps and collect geodata using gps, total stations etc.;
create advanced thematic maps;
create cartographic products of alpine landscape considering the dynamic, natural and cultural environment of the alpine region.