PRACTICAL: INTERPRETATION OF TOPOGRAPHICAL & WEATHER MAPS (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25GEO125
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
240.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
This paper will help students to attain the basic skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps.
Course Outcomes: 
CO25: Acquaint with the basic characteristics of topographic map and attain skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps and thematic maps.
CO26: Explore the Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather data.
CO27: Interpret the Indian Daily Weather Report.
CO28:Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.
80.00
 Introduction to SOI topographical maps - numbering, scales, grid reference, signs and symbols, colour
system, etc.
 Preparation of sets of thematic maps - relief, drainage, land use, railroad, and settlement maps from
Toposheet.
80.00
 Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather
Data. Indian Pattern Clinometer.
 Weather & Climate, Recording of weather elements, Representation of weather elements on the map.
80.00
 Study of Indian Daily Weather Report (IDWR)
 Preparation of Report about the monsoon activity during a particular week with respect to temperature
and rainfall.
Essential Readings: 
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
 Gupta, K. K. and Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with maps. Survey of India Publication.
 WMO No. 8 (1983): Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation • Daily and
weekly weather reports of IMD.
Academic Year: 
2025-2026