Digital Earth Basics

Self-assessment / exam questions and suggestions for practical assignments:

(Shahnawaz)

I. Make a list of 3 spatial and 3 non-spatial domains / fields and write the following:

• 3-5 lines describing the spatial and non-spatial elements of corresponding domains.
• 3-5 lines describing why a geospatial approach cannot be applied to non-spatial domains you have listed.

II. Select 2 publications (articles) from a single spatial domain of your interest and answer the following:

• What is the spatial aspect addressed and why did you select this?
• What is the spatial scale covered?
• Which type of spatial and non-spatial data have been used?
• Which analysis and visualisation methods have been applied? 
• Do you think that the same spatial aspect could be addressed differently?
  • If yes, then how? (not more than 3-5 lines)
  • If no, then why not? (not more than 3-5 lines)

III. Describe relative advantages and disadvantages of the following:

• Recording various spatial features using conventional survey and measurement equipment
• Recording various spatial features using GNSS and relevant Apps
• Recording various spatial features using various Remote Sensing systems