Advancements in geological and geomorphological mapping

Wednesday July 3rd 2024:
Theory on new Earth Observation methods for digital mapping
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and introduction to the training course
09:15 – 10:15 Earth Observations methods of digital mapping: stereo- and mono-photogrammetry, orthomosaics, hillshades, satellite radar interferometry SAR
10:15 – 10:30 Pause
10:30 – 11:00 The swisstopo data model: detail accuracy and working legend before the fieldwork
11:00 – 12:30 Examples of application to the GA25 and cartographic rules: post-field adjustments for the GA25 redaction, GeoCover actualisation and practical examples
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 15:00 Multi-methods integration for an accurate and resourceful multi-scale mapping: 2D and 3D visualisation, iterative image interpretation
15:00 – 16:00 Digital fieldwork methods
16:00 – 16:30 Pause
16:30 – 17:30 3D structures extrapolation methods

Thursday July 4th 2024:
Earth observation: from the theory to the field
09:00 – 12:30 Methods and techniques of Earth Observation on the field
- Terrestrial laser scanner (TLS)
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV or drones)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 17:30 Data post-processing, analysis and interpretation in view of the fieldwork of Saturday 24 June 2023.

Friday July 5th 2024:
08:00 – 18:00 Individual field mapping (also with digital tools) of one of the following case studies:
1. Southern slope of Piz Cavriola
2. Pian Grand
3. South of Cassina da Vignun
4. Pian Lumbrif
5. Gareida Sora – Sass de la Golp

Saturday July 6th 2024:
09:00 – 12:30 Acquired data elaboration on the field (individual work)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 17:00 Reports on field mapping and critical discussion (plenary)