Semi-Automated Delineation of Land Cover for Cartographic Use

 Suggested by: Johannes Scholz in cooperation with Dirk Tiede, Martin Sudmanns and the Österreichischer Alpenverein

Source: Österreichischer Alpenverein

Keywords: land cover delineation, cartographic representation, topographic maps

Objective: Create a reliable method to semi-automatically delineate land cover classes from base data for cartographic representation, reducing manual processing and enhancing map production quality.

Short Description: 

Geographic data is ubiquitous in the form of maps, though often presented poorly. To produce high-quality topographic maps, an exact delineation of land cover is required alongside many other processing steps. Distinguishing between forest and dwarf pines ("Latschen"), as well as between rocks and scree, still requires extensive manual work, especially when unsatisfied with poorly digitized OSM polygons. Reliably deriving these classes from available base data and preparing them for cartographic representation would add significant value to cartography.

Subsequent steps in map production, particularly the automated depiction of rocks and scree, rely on these delineations. A functional concept would also be welcomed by our partners, ensuring the practical application of the research results.

Start: Anytime