GIS in hydrology and climatology 1900-3-GIS-HK
The proposed series of classes couples the practical use of theoretical knowledge in the field of climatology and hydrology with the ability to thematic spatial data acquisition, integration, analysis and presentation of results using professional software and computer equipment.
Theoretical content of the classes: the source of raster and vector spatial data, data management and conversion between formats and reference systems, the use of aerial photographs and satellite images, methods of spatial analysis in relation to vector and raster data models and its application in the study of the phenomena and processes interactions in the natural environment, advanced analysis of digital elevation models with different resolution, an introduction to geostatistical methods, presentation of analytical results.
During the classes the following issues are presented :
• types of data, their sources, characteristics and scope;
• methods of primary and secondary data acquisition;
• standards and techniques of spatial data development, editing metadata, standards for data collection;
• ArcGIS software as an analysis environment and development tool used for spatial data editing and processing;
• rules for data management, preparation of spatial databases for the project, selection, verification and integration of vector and raster data within the geodatabase;
• introduction to the use of aerial photographs and satellite images;
• advanced editing of vector data using the rules of topology;
• vector data spatial analysis (geoprocessing, assignment of attributes, queries to the databases, distance functions, statistical functions);
• spatial analysis of raster data (local, global, neighborhood and zone, functions, map algebra, terrain analysis, hydrological modeling);
• geostatistical analysis - advanced methods of data improvement, interpolation of environmental data, the use of indicators to assess the value and potential of the environment;
• GIS modeling;
• methods and techniques used for visualization and presentation of data, preparation of maps and statistical data presentation for printing - requirements and applicable standards;
• Methods and techniques of 2D data visualization in 3D space, use of ArcGIS 3D Analyst and ArcScene.
The main objective of this course is to provide practical and methodological skills in the use of GIS to describe and analyze climatological and hydrological phenomena and processes, as well as the principles and methods of GIS project development, methods of data analysis and the proper presentation and visualization of the results.
Duration of the course:
Lecture - 15h (7.5 x 2 x)
Classes - 30 h (15 x 2 h).
Student's preparation for classes:
Lectures and test - 15 h
Classes - 25 h
Final project - 10 h
Consultations - 10 h
TOTAL: about 100 hours
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Prerequisites (description)
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Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
K_W07, K_W08, K_W09, K_W10, K_W19, K_U01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U09, K_K01, K_K07;
S4_W03, S4_W09, S4_U02, S4_K01, S4_K02.
After completion of the course the student:
KNOWLEDGE
1. knows what are the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and what is the structure of GIS;
2. knows what are spatial data and what are the sources of their acquisition, particularly in the field of climate research and water cycle;
3. knows the basic spatial data models and their applications in the field of hydrological and climatological research;
4. knows the basic methods of spatial data processing, editing and visualization and the tools in ArcGIS software package used.
SKILLS
1. uses the geoinformatic tools for acquisition, management and processing, and integration and visualization of spatial data (raster and vector layers GIS) offered by ArcGIS package ;
2. has the ability to develop GIS projects for the analysis of a specific problem (data aquisition, integration, editing, processing and visualization) with particular emphasis on the proper selection of the data model and spatial analysis tools that best meet requirements.
ATTITUDES
1. understands the importance of GIS in contemporary research in the field of hydrology and climatology;
2. recognizes the importance of aquisition, collection and processing of climatological and hydrological spatial data in digital form in supporting the research process and the natural environment management;
3. understands the need to improve ability to work in Geographic Information Systems in order to widen the scope of the potential applications (eg. on practical issues related to the environment management).
Assessment criteria
Lectures - written test consisting of approx. 20 questions of closed form,
Classes - evaluation of the implementation of exercises that make up the course and the tasks within the final GIS project.
Final evaluation: lecture - 40 %, classes - 60 %
Practical placement
None.
Bibliography
ArcGIS online help (http://resources.arcgis.com/content/web-based-help)
Campbell J.B., Wynne R.H., 2011, Introduction to Remote Sensing (5 ed.), The Guilford Press, New York, London.
Dobesch H., Dumolard P., Dyras I., 2007, Spatial Interpolation for Climate Data. The Use of GIS in Meteorology and Climatology. ISTE, London
Kraak M., Ormeling F., 2010, Cartography: Visualization of Spatial Data (3 ed.), Pearson Education
Longley P., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J., Rhind D.W., 2005, Geographic Iiformation Systems and Science, Wiley, Chichester.
Peterson G.N., 2009, GIS Cartography. A Guide to Effective Map Design. CRC Press, Boca Raton.
Urbański J., 2012, GIS w badaniach przyrodniczych (ebook), Centrum GIS, Uniwersytet Gdański.
Wing M.G., Bettinger P., 2008, Geographic Information Systems. Applications in Natural Resource Management (2 ed), Oxford University Press
Zwoliński Z. (ed.), 2010, GIS – woda w środowisku. Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe, Poznań
Web sites of state authorities in the field of cartography, geology, water management, monitoring and Copernicus Project or USGS.
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Additional information
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