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Architectural Photogrammetry
The following issues are considered: application of photogrammetric methods for documenting architectural and cultural monuments; elaboration of digital models of surfaces, buildings and spatial bodies; architectural surveying; facade plans; laser-scanning of ground objects; reconstruction and retrofitting of buildings and structures on the basis of their photographs and elaborated models; 3D photo-realistic modelling. Students acquire skills to work with terrestrial photogrammetric cameras, ...
Cartographics - Project Assignment
The aim of the course is to give practical knowledge on map production. Issues related to: selection and preparation of a general geographic control; design of mathematical control; contents and system of symbols; development of principles of generalization and map composition; selection of technology for composition and production of maps are considered in their application aspect. Design is envisaged to be realized in AutoCAD environment, while the preprint process – with the help of the ...
Cartographics - Project Assignment
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The aim of the course is to give practical knowledge on map production. Issues related to: selection and preparation of a general geographic control; design of mathematical control; contents and system of symbols; development of principles of generalization and map composition; selection of technology for composition and production of maps are considered in their application aspect. Design is envisaged to be realized in AutoCAD environment, while the preprint process – with the help of the ...
Cartography
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Cartography - part 2
Theoretic cartography. History of cartography. Specific particularities of map symbols and map images. Map composition and production. Map modelling of environment. Automated methods and application of remote sensing data for map composition. Computer-aided cartography. Cartographic methods of investigation and analysis. GIS applications and use of maps.
Cartography I (Map Exprorations)
Mathematical and geodetic fundamentals, necessary for calculation and usage of map projections, are observed. Their classification in three basic topics (conformal, equal area and conventional) is made in line with the world standards, used in contemporary GIS and CAD systems. Deformations generated in map projections are reviewed in qualitative and quantitative aspect. Applications and the usage of map projections are considered from the point of view of the future practical work students will ...
Cartography of Subjects
The course is meant to provide knowledge on the composition of thematic maps. The contemporary problems and perspectives in mapping are considered on the basis of the geographical principles of site investigation. Methods for cartographic analysis of sources are given as well as for the composition of the primary (author's) copy of a map. Issues related to the generalization and peculiarities of the composition of maps for natural and social phenomena are considered. Attention is paid to ...
Computerized Cartography
This subject acquaints students with the methods and techniques for composition of maps in digital environment. Particular accent is put on: data collection for digital mapping; usage of geographical analyses in GIS environment when collecting data; clearing out topological errors in data, etc. The composition of specific maps in digital environment, like interactive and animated maps, is studied. The methods and the specificity of Web mapping are considered. The subject is meant to show the ...
Computerized Cartography
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This subject acquaints students with the methods and techniques for composition of maps in digital environment. Particular accent is put on: data collection for digital mapping; usage of geographical analyses in GIS environment when collecting data; clearing out topological errors in data, etc. The composition of specific maps in digital environment, like interactive and animated maps, is studied. The methods and the specificity of Web mapping are considered. The subject is meant to show the ...
Detailed Spatial Development Plans
Upon finishing the course students will be able to independently design town planning schemes, to do plot schemes, modification projects for detailed planning schemes, as well as to develop leveling projects and projects for pavement recovery. They will be able to work independently in the respective municipal departments, to carry out supervision and auditing for accessibility of environment.
Detailed Spatial Development Plans
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Upon finishing the course students will be able to independently design town planning schemes, to do plot schemes, modification projects for detailed planning schemes, as well as to develop leveling projects and projects for pavement recovery. They will be able to work independently in the respective municipal departments, to carry out supervision and auditing for accessibility of environment.
Digital Image Processing
The Subject Digital image processing has the goal to inform the students about the main concepts, methods an algorithms for processing of digital images. The knowledge, obtained from this subject can be used separately and as the foundation for learning in digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, digital cartography, in geodesy and for acquisition of raster data in GIS. There are shown the main variants for processing of half-tone and graphic images and technological schemes for their ...
Engineering Photogrammetry
The following is considered: photogrammetric technologies for registration and control of structures' deformations; methods for control automation; registration of variations in the structural parameters and in photogrammetric methods of analysis and assessment of deformations; registration of dynamic processes. Practical and theoretical skills for application of contemporary technological schemes for site monitoring are acquired as well as a diverse engineering experience.
Engineering Photogrammetry
The following is considered: photogrammetric technologies for registration and control of structures' deformations; methods for control automation; registration of variations in the structural parameters and in photogrammetric methods of analysis and assessment of deformations; registration of dynamic processes. Practical and theoretical skills for application of contemporary technological schemes for site monitoring are acquired as well as a diverse engineering experience.
Engineering Photogrammetry
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The following is considered: photogrammetric technologies for registration and control of structures' deformations; methods for control automation; registration of variations in the structural parameters and in photogrammetric methods of analysis and assessment of deformations; registration of dynamic processes. Practical and theoretical skills for application of contemporary technological schemes for site monitoring are acquired as well as a diverse engineering experience.
Engineering Photogrammetry
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The following is considered: photogrammetric technologies for registration and control of structures' deformations; methods for control automation; registration of variations in the structural parameters and in photogrammetric methods of analysis and assessment of deformations; registration of dynamic processes. Practical and theoretical skills for application of contemporary technological schemes for site monitoring are acquired as well as a diverse engineering experience.
Image Analysis
This discipline is meant to acquaint students with the main principles of the automatic image analysis. The problems considered include acquaintance with the pattern recognition theory as well as methods of structural analysis of images, based on picture grammars and languages, generation of hierarchical descriptions of images and methods for automation of these processes. The theoretical knowledge obtained is the ground for application of the methods concerned in the interpretation of ...
Map Production
The subject covers the total technological process of preparation for and production of maps. Photo-reproduction, photocopying and map printing techniques are considered, as well as technical editing of maps and atlases, papers' and printing paints' properties. Students obtain knowledge and practical skills for carrying out computer-aided GIS applications and pre-print processes, typesetting of legends, colour separation, slides elaboration.
Map Production
The subject covers the total technological process of preparation for and production of maps. Photo-reproduction, photocopying and map printing techniques are considered, as well as technical editing of maps and atlases, papers' and printing paints' properties. Students obtain knowledge and practical skills for carrying out computer-aided GIS applications and pre-print processes, typesetting of legends, colour separation, slides elaboration.
Multimedia Tools for 3D modelling
Introduction in three-dimensional (3D) cartographic space, 3D cartographic models in their contents: main, secondary and additional. Advantages and disadvantages in comparison with traditional cartographic models. Ways for creation of 3D models: preparation of database, processing, 3D mapping, visualization and animation of cartographic models. Photo-texturing and photo-realistic representation of 3D models as 3D maps. Symbol systems, generalization, and accuracy in 3D maps. Software for ...
Navigation Cartographics
The course provides in-depth knowledge and skills for creation, usage and development of navigational technologies in geo-informational and cartographic aspect. Technologies for creation of navigational networks, collection and loading of geographical data, usage and creation of mobile software and hardware platforms are considered as well as solving cartographic problems related to projections, visualization and generalization.
Object oriented Programming in GEO Image Processing
This discipline acquaints students with the theoretical ground and practical use of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages for solving tasks related to processing of images of terrain, architectural, recreational and engineering/construction sites. Languages for OOP, suitable for operation in Internet environment - Java and C+ are studied. The program realization of basic algorithms for image processing is considered as well as the methods for visualization of raster images and their ...
Photogrametrical Technologies
This subject is aimed to provide knowledge on the main concepts, applied methods and technologies in the use of terrestrial, aerial and space photos, monochromatic and multiband images for the needs of land and real estate management and planning. The fundamentals of analytical and digital Photogrammetry are clarified as well as the basic principles and methods of remote sensing and the specific instruments for data capture and photogrammetric processing. Technology sequences for generation of ...
Photogrametry and remote sensing - Project Assignment
This project acquaints students with the overall technological process of project development in the fields of close-range aerial photogrammetry and remote explorations. The problems being solved are related to the analysis of end-product's parameters, the requirements towards the input data (images used, condition of surveying), the sequence of processing, and the assessment of results. The knowledge on the image processing and analysis, photogrammetry, remote explorations is enriched.
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Part I
This discipline is composed of two parts. Part 1 is aimed to acquaint students with the basic notions, coordinate systems, analytical relations and objective laws in single photo and stereo couple analysis. Attention is paid to the central perspective's theory, aerial photos scaling, image deformation, requirements and technologies for creation of transformed images - photo-schemes and photo-plans. Theoretical and practical issues of the close-range photogrammetry are considered, as well as ...
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Part II
Knowledge is acquired on the main analytical relationships, analytical phototriangulation , formation of analytical models and their adjustment, data coding and their acquisition for terrain surface and spatial object models, and the specificity of cadastre information. Receiving and correction of images in the digital Photogrammetry is considered, as well as the automation of the stages of processing, digital technologies for 3D mapping and orthotransformation. Knowledge is acquired also for ...
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Part II
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Knowledge is acquired on the main analytical relationships, analytical phototriangulation , formation of analytical models and their adjustment, data coding and their acquisition for terrain surface and spatial object models, and the specificity of cadastre information. Receiving and correction of images in the digital Photogrammetry is considered, as well as the automation of the stages of processing, digital technologies for 3D mapping and orthotransformation. Knowledge is acquired also for ...
Practical Training in Photogrametry and remote sensing
Practical skills are acquired for operation of photogrammetric equipment, analogue plotting devices, photogrammetric cameras, analytical devices, systems for digital photogrammetry, phototransformers, systems for interpretation and processing of images. Practical training supports the thought courses of Photogrammetry and Remote Methods I and Photogrammetry and Remote Methods II. Problems related to data registration and analytical models generation are solved, as well as specific issues of ...
Practical Training in Photogrametry and remote sensing
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Practical skills are acquired for operation of photogrammetric equipment, analogue plotting devices, photogrammetric cameras, analytical devices, systems for digital photogrammetry, phototransformers, systems for interpretation and processing of images. Practical training supports the thought courses of Photogrammetry and Remote Methods I and Photogrammetry and Remote Methods II. Problems related to data registration and analytical models generation are solved, as well as specific issues of ...
Practical Training in Topographic Cartography
The aim of this practical training is to develop skills for terrain orientation following a topographic map, to recognize and classify real topographic objects and to plot them approximately on the map. For this purpose, according to the route-recognition method, a necessity of updating of a topographic map on M 1:200000 is decided on. New and changed objects in an area are recognized and, according to the requirements on the contents and formation of topographic maps are plotted on a specially ...
Practical Training in Topographic Cartography
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The aim of this practical training is to develop skills for terrain orientation following a topographic map, to recognize and classify real topographic objects and to plot them approximately on the map. For this purpose, according to the route-recognition method, a necessity of updating of a topographic map on M 1:200000 is decided on. New and changed objects in an area are recognized and, according to the requirements on the contents and formation of topographic maps are plotted on a specially ...
Production of Maps
The course provides knowledge on map production. Issues related to the conventional map production (reproduction photography, plate manufacturing, map circulation printing) are discussed. Modern technologies for production and circulation of maps are considered (maps being on paper, on electronic medium or in Internet). Attention is paid to new technologies, new equipment and production organization.
Production of Maps
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The course provides knowledge on map production. Issues related to the conventional map production (reproduction photography, plate manufacturing, map circulation printing) are discussed. Modern technologies for production and circulation of maps are considered (maps being on paper, on electronic medium or in Internet). Attention is paid to new technologies, new equipment and production organization.
Remote Sensing
This subject is intended to acquaint students with the basic methods for receiving, registering and processing information from space satellites. The main issues are: types of equipment for receiving multi-channel images and their carriers; conditions of surveying and parameters of images; influence of various factors on the quality of images received and on the applied methods for digital processing and corrections of different types of distortion. Knowledge on the methods of decoding of the ...
Remote Sensing and GIS
This discipline acquaints students with the peculiarities in the application of remote exploration methods within GIS environment. Possibilities and requirements for the information received from GIS are indicated with respect to solving basic technological problems in the remote exploration: geo-referencing and transformation of digital multi-channel images, methods of analysis and interpretation of space and aerial images and their application fields. The specificity of thematic information ...
Remote Sensing and GIS
This discipline acquaints students with the peculiarities in the application of remote exploration methods within GIS environment. Possibilities and requirements for the information received from GIS are indicated with respect to solving basic technological problems in the remote exploration: geo-referencing and transformation of digital multi-channel images, methods of analysis and interpretation of space and aerial images and their application fields. The specificity of thematic information ...
Remote Sensing and GIS
This discipline acquaints students with the peculiarities in the application of remote exploration methods within GIS environment. Possibilities and requirements for the information received from GIS are indicated with respect to solving basic technological problems in the remote exploration: geo-referencing and transformation of digital multi-channel images, methods of analysis and interpretation of space and aerial images and their application fields. The specificity of thematic information ...
Standards in Cartography
This course is meant to provide in-depth knowledge and skills on the use of the contemporary digital standards related to information systems-based cartographic activities. The emphasis is put on the international standards for exchange of geographical information, networks, platforms and devices, created and being developed by LIF (Location Interoperability Forum), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), MAGIC (group of companies - NavTech, ...
Topographic Cartography - II
This second part of the subject is a follow-up of the first part studied in the 1st year which had considered mainly the content and formation of topographic maps (t.m.). In the second part, the accent is put on the methods of composition and use of t.m. Editing and composing works for t.m. are studied, paying special attention to methods for generalization of the content. T.m. as a basis for generating derivative maps is considered, as well as the analysis and assessment of t.m. Methods for ...
Topographical Cartography
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Students acquire the following skills upon finishing the course: get acquainted with the essence and the specificities of topographic maps (t.m.) in various scales, ways for their composition and usage; determine the location of the relief structure lines on map; recognize the main types of relief shapes; get acquainted with the symbol system and content of t.m. in different scales; are able to design, center and combine the symbols for t.m.; are able to define coordinates and measure ...
Topographical Cartography - I
The subject “Topographic Cartography” acquaints students pursuing the degree programme of Geodesy with the essence, contents, composition and ways of usage of the Bulgarian topographic maps. Technologies of map composition and updating are considered. The ways of depicting relief shapes on the topographic maps through isolines, elevations and symbols are studied. Projects for acquaintance of students with the symbolic system and the formation of topographic maps are envisaged. The ...
Virtual Cartographic Modelling
Processing of cartographic models and geo-images in their specific, variety, metric, and dynamic characteristics. Systematizing of knowledge from cartography, computer graphics, psychology of perception, geoiconica subjects and their summarizing for achievement of professional cartographic modelling. Introduction of three-dimensional (3D) cartographic modelling. The basic topics of cartographic animation on the base of 3D modelling are discussed. Designing of cartographic models by the modern ...
Visualization of GEO Data
Introduction in geo-spatial data, classification and their visualization. Methods for creation of information systems for MetaData. Software for using and visualization of geo-data in different dimensions and environment. Connection with Internet and Mobil communication technologies. Special tools for visualizing and processing of geo-data by Mobil devises. Cartographic methods and symbol systems for visualizing of geo-data in different environment. Colour systems and their perception. ...
Visualization of GEO Data
Introduction in geo-spatial data, classification and their visualization. Methods for creation of information systems for MetaData. Software for using and visualization of geo-data in different dimensions and environment. Connection with Internet and Mobil communication technologies. Special tools for visualizing and processing of geo-data by Mobil devises. Cartographic methods and symbol systems for visualizing of geo-data in different environment. Colour systems and their perception. ...
WEB Design
The course is aimed to provide knowledge on Web design. The syllabus includes introductory topics on the Web design's basic principles, functional aspects of design, and the design as a tool. The practical aspect of the course is manifested by issues for generation of user's interface; writing Web documents; Web images - colour, resolution, compression, formats, styles and techniques for creation of Web sites; access to Web sites; information architecture, maintenance of sites, and multimedia ...
WEB Design
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