Introduction to Mapping Course, Moate, Oct 10th

There will be an Introduction to Mapping Course in Moate, Co. Westmeath on Oct 10th

Thanks to Padraig Higgins for the initative and also for the organising.

Details are below:

1 This is a beginners course and of one day duration

2 Location Dun Na Sí Park Mountemple road Moate Co. Westmeath

3 Lunch is being arranged will have menu and prices soon.

4 All students should have,

• laptop
• scanner
• OCAD 9
• compass

PROGRAMME

TIME                                  SUBJECT                                    INSTR                                LOCATION

1000-1015    ENROLMENT/INTRODUCTION             S. SCOTT/L.QUINN              LECTURE HALL

1015-1100    BASE MAP PREPARATION                     F. RYAN                                 LECTURE HALL

1100-1115    BREAK

1115-1200    BASIC SURVEY TECHNIQUES                P.HIGGINS                             LECTURE HALL

1 PLOTTING A POINT FEATURE

2 PLOTTING A LINE FEATURE

3 SYSTEMATIC ZONE SURVEY

1200-1330   PRACTICAL SESSION                              ALL                                           OUTDOORS

1330-1400   LUNCH

1400-1500   INTRODUCTION TO OCAD                   L. QUINN                                 INDOORS

1500- 1515   BREAK

1515 1700   DRAWING UP                                        L.QUINN                                   INDOORS

1700 1715   COURSE DEBRIEF

The cost is 20 euro and the course is for members of IOA affiliated clubs. Priority will be given to those who will be involved in updating or making maps for their clubs.

Book and pay for your place using the link below;

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/introduction-to-mapping-tickets-18259179698

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