Universidad de Jaén

1. Terrain Modeling. General concepts.

1.1 Models in Science and Engineering. Geomorphometry.
1.2 Digital Terrain Models. Digital Elevation Models. Digital Building Models and other derived models. Terminology and characteristics.
1.3 Stages of generation of a digital model of elevations.
1.4 Data Storage structures.

2. Data capturing methodology.

2.1 Indirect vs direct methods.
2.2 Photogrammetric methods for MDE generation.
2.3 Methods based on the use of LiDAR systems.
2.4 Methods based on the use of satellite images and RADAR.

3. Modelling. Geostatistical concepts.

3.1 Introduction to Geostatistics.
3.2 Basic methods of interpolation.
3.3 Variographic analysis.
3.4 Estimation and Geostatistical Simulation.

4. Derived models.

4.1 DEM Application and uses.

4.1.1 Description and characterization of the relief.
4.1.2 Basic statistics based on linear variables.
4.1.3 Basic statistics based on circular variables.
4.1.4 Global and local statistical descriptors.

4.2 Derived topographic models.

4.2.1 Gradient. Pending. Orientation. Curvature. Rugosity.
4.2.2 Morphometric classification of the land.
4.2.3 Other descriptors: entropy, correlation coefficient, variogram, fractal dimensions.

4.3 Process simulation: hydrological and visual basins.

4.3.1 Topographic profiles.
4.3.2 Intervisibility between 2 points.
4.3.3 Climate models.
4.3.4 Relief visualization.
4.3.5 Reflectance. Potential insolation
4.3.6 Topographic concealment.
4.3.7 Exposure indices.
4.3.8 Irradiance

5. Methods of obtaining DTM from DSM

5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Filtering methods.

5.2.1 Morphological filtering.
5.2.2 Filtering based on surfaces.
5.2.3 Filtering based on segmentation.
5.2.4 Other types of filtering (FDP-TS, Filtering based on full-waveform).

5.3 Comparison between filtering methods.

6. Quality control in DTM

6.1 Introduction. Basic concepts.
6.2 Quality of the input information.

6.2.1 Density maps. Density histogram. Distance maps.
6.2.2 Quality maps.
6.2.3 Accuracy and Consistency.

6.3 Quality of the model

6.3.1 Internal quality. Propagation of the error. Outliers analysis.
6.3.2 External quality.

The teaching methodology will consist, on the one hand, in theoretical classes in which the participation of the student is encouraged. On the other hand, in practical classes based on the presentation of different examples of projects in which the generation of DSM and DTM has been carried out through the use of geomatic techniques, in each case, the type of information that has been analyzed will be analyzed.willing, the type of treatment applied and the results obtained.

The learning scheme will be completed with the development of a practical exercise of application of DTM and DSM (and derivated models) treatment by the students.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The evaluation of the subject will have three basic components:

1) Preparation of a practical case related to the contents of the subject that will be evaluated by the teachers responsible for it. RB10, RB6, BR7a, RB7b, RB7c, RG9, RE01MIGE, RE03MIGE, RE06MIGE, RE07MIGE, RG1IGEO, RG3IGEO, RG4IGEO, RT1, RT4, RT5

2) Written test of theoretical knowledge related to the subject. RB10, RB6, RG1IGEO, RG3IGEO, RG4IGEO

3) Assistance and participation in classes and seminars. RG1IGEO, RG3IGEO, RG4IGEO, RT1, RT4, RT5

The corresponding weights are indicated in the section corresponding to the Evaluation System.

In accordance with the recommendations made by the Center for Postgraduate Studies regarding the number of students envisaged in this Master, and considering the optional nature of the subject, it is considered that there should be no problem regarding the capacity of the planned classroom in conditions of compliance with the social separation established by the competent governments. In this way, it is considered that all the aspects provided in this teaching guide can be fulfilled.

In this sense, the teaching of this subject will be face-to-face, as well as the attention to the students through the corresponding tutorials. Therefore, it is considered that there is no definition of a mixed scenario in accordance with the regulations approved by the Governing Council of the University of Jaén.

Formation activities:

Evaluation system:  

Evaluation activities (Ordinary / Extraordinary Call)

The purpose of the evaluation system is to verify that the students have acquired the competences that allow them to develop the expected results of the subject.

The evaluation will consist of 4 parts: a) attendance, b) participation, c) evaluation of theoretical knowledge, d) development of exercises and practical activities (development of projects based on real case studies).

The evaluation of theoretical knowledge will be carried out through a test that will be developed through the virtual teaching platform of the University of Jaén. This test will be carried out in the classroom assigned for teaching the master with a face-to-face character.

The evaluation of the practical component will be evaluated by means of the delivery of the reports corresponding to the real cases developed in the practical sessions complemented with the autonomous work by the students. 

The final grade will be the result of a weighted average between the qualification of the four parts (attendance; participation; theory; practices), with their weights being 0.05, 0.05, 0.4 and 0.5, respectively. To pass the course it will be necessary to achieve a minimum score of 4 points in the theoretical and practical knowledge parts, and it will be considered passed if the final score is greater than 5.0.

The evaluation regarding practical knowledge will be based on the presentation, and where appropriate, defense of the work carried out by the students in them. Those people who do not pass this evaluation may choose to take a global skills test for said practical part.

In case of need to resort to a non-face-to-face scenario, the following adaptations will be made to what is stated as starting elements in this teaching guide.

Theoretical sessions. They will be taught through videoconference systems synchronously or asynchronously depending on the availability of human and material resources enabled for this purpose by the University of Jaén.

Practical sessions. They will be taught through videoconference systems synchronously or asynchronously depending on the availability of human and material resources enabled by the University of Jaén for this purpose. The work of the students will be carried out promoting the use of computer programs of free use and on reduced data sets to avoid calculation problems.

In any case, the recording of these sessions by the students is totally prohibited, except with the express authorization of the teaching staff.

Evaluation system. The applied evaluation system will not undergo changes, except that the tests will be carried out through the computer platform enabled by the University of Jaén for this purpose.

Formation activities:

Evaluation system:

Evaluation activities (Ordinary / Extraordinary Call)

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Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

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