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SPA303 Algorithms in GIS and Modelling (8)
Abstract| This subject aims to cover the required skills to analyse and develop mathematical algorithms for GIS. |
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand the mathematical concepts required for the development of GIS and CAD related algorithms;
Have gained a good understand of applications of computational geometry concepts to GIS and modelling;
Be able to analyse, modify and design various GIS algorithms that employ geometrical concepts. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Concept of space and geographical data;
Introduction to geometrical concepts used in GIS and modelling;
Curves (including interpolation and splines concepts widely used in GIS);
Relational properties: distance between two points; distance between a point and a curve; distance between two curves;
Intersections: line, plane and curve intersections;
Coordinate systems and map projections for GIS
- Terrestial systems
- Plane systems
- Projections (transformations)
- Choice of a suitable projection;
Transformations used in GIS
- Translation, rotation, scaling
- Homogeneous transformations
- Nonlinear transformations;
Fundamental graphical procedures used in GIS
- Vector techniques
- Raster techniques;
Projections on computer graphics
- The Display Environment
- Projections
- Scene transformations
- Hidden surfaces;
Computer systems and low and high level data structures for GIS
- Classification of systems
- Software development strategy
- Spatial Data models and structures
- Three dimensional GIS. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
