Practical in Interpretation of Topographical & Weather Maps

Paper Code: 
GEO125
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
240.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 The students will be able to get introduced with the basic characteristics of topographic map and attain skills regarding interpretation and construction of Maps and thematic maps. The students will get  acquainted with Instrumentation and measurement techniques of weather elements and processing of weather data and will get familiarized with the Indian Daily Weather Report.

80.00
Unit I: 

 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
Unit II: 

 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
Unit III: 

 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: 

 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: 
2023-2024