at the
Division of Geography
University of Sydney
NSW
The Cartography Section consists of a Cartography-GIS computer mapping laboratory and
an extensive map collection.
Using up-to-date mapping techniques, the principle role of the section is to prepare maps,
diagrams and illustriations for teaching, research and for academic puplications. Similar
work is also undertaken on a fee-for-service basis for commercial clients. The staff
provides demonstrations on computer graphic programs to students and interested groups,
and advises and assists with map collection enquiries from students, academics and the
public.
Practical computer cartography with theoretical and substantial technical knowledge and
procedures is taught to undergraduate honour students as well as postgraduate students
associated with geography majors. The computer graphics developed in the division is well
advanced, when compared to those systems available in cartography units in other
Australian Universities.
By keeping pace with progress in computer technology, the geography division students and
staff have an excellent resource to pursue their studies and research interests. Funds
generated from commercial work enables the staff to maintain currency of the
equipment and to continue professional development, including the attendence at mapping
related conferences and seminars.
The Cartography Section has an affliation with University of Technology Karlsruhe and
Munich, offering cartography students six months occupational training. To date eleven
students have participated in the program.
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| John E. Roberts | Peter R. Johnson |
Ongoing work for the School of Geosciences: |
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Map of Campus |
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Location of Cartography |
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Map Collection |
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Workstations - GIS - Cartography |
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Current students (occupational training) |
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Café room |
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Australian Resource Atlas edited by John E. Roberts (Ashton Scholastic,1989) |
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Link to excellent satellite pictures |
Address: |
John Roberts or
Peter Johnson Cartography Section - Division of Geography Madsen Building, Level 4, Room 433 University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia Phone: +61 2 9351 2552 Fax: +61 2 9351 3644
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jrobert@mail.usyd.edu.au |
| pjohnson@mail.usyd.edu.au |
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