OVERVIEW

Design activities connected to landscape professional are based on the knowledge of the territory and requires the ability to use the IT tool for landscape surveying, drawing, designing and modeling. The availability of digital data or models that describe a specific geographical area, in a congruous, correct, updated and with controlled precision, constitute the prerequisite for carrying out modeling and design activities.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will know the tools necessary for the survey of the territory and their main characteristics, the type of measurement achievable and how to create a digital model from these data. Subsequently, using CAD tools, the data will be modeled to obtain map updates, sections, profiles and 3D models. This knowledge will become important tools for the planning and management of the territory, exploiting modern technologies, allowing to respond to the needs of some decision-making processes.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The lessons are divided into:

• a theoretical section, aimed at transferring knowledge regarding the main concepts related to cartography, both basic and thematic, to geomatics techniques for the acquisition of geospatial data and modeling in CAD environment;
• a practical section, which allows students, through the use of geomatics instrumentation and software applications (both commercial and open source), to develop skills and abilities by experimenting with the concepts learned in the theoretical part.

The goal is to combine theory and practice, with a learning by doing approach.

The objectives of the course are to give the appropriate tools for surveying and knowledge of the limits and potential of state-of-the-art technologies and techniques. And to learn how to develop 2D or 3D model using CAD tool, based on available and surveyed data.

The expected results will be to select a case study on which carrying out a survey, data processing and returning a digital model, combining survey and modeling.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific constraints. Previous knowledge in the area of Geographic Information Systems can facilitate learning effectiveness.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is structured in theoretical lessons and practical exercises in the computer lab: the course also includes relevant outdoor sessions.

Access to theoretical lessons and exercises will also be guaranteed even in the form of distance learning through streaming and recording services and by providing students with software tools and instructions for carrying out the exercises on their own PCs. Relevant "outdoor" activities will be organized so that they can be carried out in places chosen by the students.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• THEORETICAL SECTION
  • Base concept related to numerical cartography (9 h)
    • Introduction to the concept of cartographic representation
    • Geometric primitives, formats and Web services
    • Metadata and related standards
    • Data catalogs and research methods
    • Scale, precision and accuracy concepts
    • Cartographic reference systems
    • Map data management software: visualization, editing, analysis and representation of data
  • Data acquisition techniques (3 h)
    • Introduction to data acquisition techniques
    • Description of the main Geomatics survey methodologies (GNSS, photogrammetry, etc.)
    • From data to cartography
  • CAD modeling (9 h)
    • Geometric primitives in a CAD environment
    • 2D element building tools
    • 2D editing tools
    • 3D element building tools
    • 3D editing tools
    • Print layout preparation
    • Simple rendering models
•  PRACTICAL SECTION (24 h)
  • Exercises based on the concepts learned in the theoretical part:
    • Analysis of cartographic data sources and data search
    • Data preparation for survey operations
    • Field surveys: acquisition tools
    • Processing of data acquired during the surveys
    • Generation of 2D models in a CAD environment
    • Generation of 3D models in CAD environment
    • Print layout preparation

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Mario A. Gomarasca, Basics of Geomatics, Springer, 2014, EAN: 9789400789517

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GABRIELE GARNERO (President)

CARLO MARIO TOSCO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/9006/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will be oral and will focus on the discussion of the project and a written report in which students will have to summarize the activities and results of the application part of the course. The written document must be a descriptive and self-explanatory text, designed to provide a complete picture of the objectives, methods and results. We recommend following the instructions in the Saper Comunicare document (https://didattica.polito.it/tesi/SaperComunicare.pdf, only available in Italian), in particular as regards the production of a technical-scientific report (section 2).

It is suggested to agree in advance on the subject of the paper with the teacher: in this case, the material necessary for the assessment must be delivered 1 week before the date of the exam. If the object is not agreed, the material necessary for the assessment must be delivered within 2 weeks from the date of the exam.

All the topics covered during the course and, if necessary, their application using the software tools used during the course, in the laboratory or on a PC chosen by the student, can be an integral part of the oral exam.

Exam schedule