... here go self-assessment / exam questions and suggestions for practical assignments

  • Which model of Earth do you consider appropriate for mapping with scale 1:100 000? Discuss!
  • Why is it important to understand great circle distances? What shape do you expect from a great circle line between London and Wladiwostok on a Mercator (cylindrical) projection?
  • How is the geoid model related to sea level? Discuss!

(Shahnawaz)

I. Write 3-5 lines about the following:

  • What is the need of defining Earth’s coordinate system?
  • Why is single Reference Datum is not sufficient for accurate measurement in various parts of the Earth?

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