Carl Zeiss introduced the model Ni 002 automatic geodetic
1) ... around 1973, terming it a
2) ... level of maximum
3) ....
When the NI 002 was presented to the
4) ... community in 1973, nobody foresaw that this opened a new chapter in
5) ... levelling. The NI 002 was designed to satisfy the most exacting demands of
6) ... transfer in general. The instrument's well-proven
7) ... of + 0.2 mm/km is achieved by its design concept. The elements provide what is called a "quasi-absolute
8) ...". The mean of the two
9) ... is nearly independent of the
10) ... between instrument and
11) .... With the NI 002 it is possible to carry out precise lines of levels without equalizing backsight and foresight distances to within 10 cm. The greater freedom of instrument stationing is an advantage also in industrial
12) .... Before, precise
13) ... levelling was only possible with relocating the instrument several times, while the NI 002 and its successors can remain at a single
14) ..., from which sightings can be taken to
15) ... at different distances.
Match the terms with their definitions. Fill in the table below.
Sum up information about geodesy, its methods, concepts and the main geodetic instruments. Get ready to tell this information (not less than 20 sentences).
Part 2. Mapping and Surveying
Read and translate texts 1-4 about the history of mapmaking. While reading use the proper word:
Text 1Cartography in the Ancient World and Middle AgesCenturies before the Christian Era, Babylonians drew maps on (sand, clay, paper) tablets, of which the oldest specimens found so far have been dated about 2300 BCE. This is the earliest evidence of graphic (representations, measurements, fields) of parts of the Earth. Certain land drawings found in Egypt and paintings discovered in early tombs are nearly as old.
The Greeks were outstanding among peoples of the ancient world for their pursuit and development of geographic (area, importance, knowledge). The shortage of (arable, big, poor) land in their own region led to maritime exploration and the development of commerce and colonies. By the mid-4
th century the theory of a spherical (Sun, Earth, Venus) was accepted among Greek scholars, and about 350 BC Aristotle formulated six arguments to (prove, divide, calculate) that the Earth was a (cube, triangle, sphere).
The greatest figure of the ancient world in the advancement of geography and cartography was Claudius Ptolemaeus or Ptolemy (AD 90 – 168). An astronomer and mathematician, he spent many years studying at the library in Alexandria. His monumental work, the
Guide to Geography, was produced in eight volumes. The first volume discussed basic principles and dealt with map projection and (house, globe, town) construction. The next six volumes carried a list of the names of some 8,000 places and their approximate latitudes and longitudes. The eighth volume was the most important contribution, containing instructions for preparing maps of the world and other fundamental principles of (cartography, map, philosophy). Ptolemy’s map of the world marked the culmination of Greek cartography. One fundamental error that had far-reaching effects was attributed to Ptolemy – an underestimation of the (shape, size, volume) of the Earth.
Ptolemy’s map of the worldHe showed Europe and Asia as extending over half the globe, instead of the 130 degrees of their true extent. Similarly, the span of the Mediterranean was proved to be 20 degrees less than Ptolemy’s estimate.
The main difference between the Greek and Roman cartography was indicated by their maps. The Romans were less (interested, used, defined) in mathematical geography and tended toward more practical needs for military (companies, teams, campaigns) and provincial administration. They reverted to the older concepts of a disc-shaped world for maps of great areas because they met their needs and were easier to read and understand.
Progress in mapmaking during the Middle Ages was slight. The medieval mapmaker was dominated by the church, reflecting in his work dogmas and interpretations of Scripture.
During the Europe’s dark Ages Arab and Chinese cartography made progress. The Arabs translated Ptolemy’s treatises and carried on his traditions. In Baghdad astronomers used the compass long before Europeans. The oldest known Chinese map is dated about 1137.
Text 2Cartography in the Age of Discovery and ExplorationProgress in other technologies such as navigation, ship design and construction, instruments for observation and astronomy, and general use of the compass tended to improve existing map information. The great discoveries of Columbus, da Gama, Vespucci, Cabot, Magellan, and others gradually (transformed, bought, increased) the world maps of those days.
The most important aspect of the postmedieval maps was their increasing (definition, stability, accuracy).
The principal centers of cartographic (land, activity, map) were Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Switzerland. England and France with their growing colonial power were soon to become primary map centers.
Text 3Cartography of the 18th Century Reformation in mapmaking at that time was characterized by (scientific, agricultural, military) trends and more accurate detail. Monsters, lions, and swash lines disappeared and were replaced by more actual content.
The new cartography was also based on better instruments, such as the telescope and the chronometer.
Many countries of Europe began to undertake the systematic topographic mapping for their territories. Such surveys required facilities and capabilities far beyond the means of private cartographers. Military, national survey organizations gradually became civilian. The Ordnance Survey of Britain, the Institut Geographique National of France, and the Landestopographie of Switzerland are examples.
Progress in mapping stimulated the English to start a national (survey, chart, cartography) which was completed in 1787.
Text 4 Modern CartographyThe instrumentation, procedures, and standards involved in making surveys have improved remarkably in recent years. Geodetic, topographic, hydrographic, and cadastral surveys have been facilitated by the application of electronics and (soil, social, computer) sciences. At the same time, superior optics and more refined instruments have enhanced the precision of observations and accuracies of the end product.
Make up 5 questions to the topic “History of Mapmaking – from the Ancient World to the Modern Cartography”
Work in small groups and ask each other these questions. Use in your questions and answers conversational formulas for expression of request, possible positive or negative replies, agreement and disagreement given below.
request
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| agreement
| disagreement
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Would you answer my question?
| Sure.
Naturally.
| I fully agree.
Settled!
| I differ from you.
I object to it!
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Be good enough to …
| Not at all!
Not in the least!
| I’m of the same opinion.
| You are mistaken.
I’m against it!
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Could you possibly …, please.
| With pleasure!
| Right you are!
All right!
| Far from it!
Not at all!
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Be so kind as to …
| You can count on me.
| Exactly so!
Just it!
| Certainly not!
Surely not!
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May I ask you to …
| You can rely on me.
| Highly probable.
| Impossible!
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Would you mind answering my question?
| By all means!
| Naturally!
Definitely!
Precisely!
| Nothing of the kind.
On the contrary!
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I’ll thank you if you …
| No trouble at all!
| Fantastic!
Fabulous!
| Nonsense!
Rubbish!
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Could you do me a favour?
| I’m afraid I can’t.
| I won’t deny.
Looks like that.
| There’s something in what you say, but…
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Would you kindly …
| I’d rather not.
| I suppose so.
| You are wrong.
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Could I trouble you for …
| Willingly!
| Good for you!
| I disagree with you on that point.
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