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Map projections  

Description

The objectives of this course are: To introduce students into basic map projections used in geodesy, surveying and geoinformatics To explain unavoidable distortions in different map projections To make a foundation that will help in the application and choice of suitable map projections Learning outcomes Define coordinate systems in cartography Describe Earth's sphere and ellipsoid Interpert general theory of map projections including their distortion evaluation and distribution Define map projections classifications Define important map projections Solve problems in the official map projections Choose the appropriate map projection

Delivery mode

Presential
English

Name

Map projections
English

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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