Geoinformatics Study at the CTU in Prague

Leoš Mervart,Aleš Čepek

doi:10.14311/gi.1.1

Abstract

At the CTU in Prague, there is a long tradition of master degree courses in geodesy, geodetic surveying and cartography. Taking into account the fast development of information technologies in recent decades, we decided to prepare a new study program that would combine computer science with a background of geodetic and cartographic know-how. Apart from other sources, our plans were inspired and influenced by the Review of Education Needs, a report prepared by Stig Enemark (Prague 1998), and by our experience from several Virtual Academy workshops. We have decided to call this program “Geoinformatics” to emphasize the role of computer technologies in collecting, analyzing and exploiting information about our planet. Within this presentation we will explain the basic ideas behind our new study program and emphasize the features that distinguish it from classical geodetic or cartographic programs. We will mention the connection between our new study program and several geodetic and software projects running at our institute – software development for real-time GPS applications, cooperation with the Astronomical Institute, University of Berne, on the development of so-called Bernese GPS Software, the GNU project Gama for adjustment of geodetic networks, etc.

Highlights

Introduction to economicsTheoretical geodesy 1Theory of errors and adjustment 3 Theory of errors and adjustment 4Programming language C++Environmental engineeringPractical training in surveyingPhotogrammetry and remote 5 Photogrammetry and remote 6 sensing 1 sensing 2Probability and math. statistics 5 Cadastre GIS 1 MappingProject – GeodesyReal estate law Management psychology
We understand “Geoinformatics” as a science that synthetizes the achievements of informatics with knowledge of the principles of geodesy and cartography
The Bernese GPS Software is an example of the concordance between geodesy and informatics

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Introduction to economicsTheoretical geodesy 1Theory of errors and adjustment 3 Theory of errors and adjustment 4Programming language C++Environmental engineeringPractical training in surveyingPhotogrammetry and remote 5 Photogrammetry and remote 6 sensing 1 sensing 2Probability and math. statistics 5 Cadastre GIS 1 MappingProject – GeodesyReal estate law Management psychology. This broad term applies to both science and technology, and integrates several specific disciplines (including geodesy, cartography, and, last but not least, geographic information systems). We understand “Geoinformatics” as a science that synthetizes the achievements of informatics with knowledge of the principles of geodesy and cartography.

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