"To understand the geopolitical sphere through the military lens."
Mapping out geographic features for military purposes such as war planning, navigation, or intelligence gathering.
Map projection: The method of transforming a spherical earth to a flat surface.
Scale: Ratio between a distance on a map and the real-world distance it represents.
Grid systems: The method of organizing and locating points on a map.
Topography: Representation of the physical features of an area on a map.
Terrain analysis: The study of land surfaces, their features, and the effects of these features on military operations.
Military symbols: The use of standard symbols to represent military units, weapons, and equipment on a map.
Cartographic principles: The rules and guidelines used to create a clear, accurate, and useful military map.
Geographic information systems (GIS): The use of computers to store and analyze spatial data.
Aerial and satellite imagery: The use of photographs and other imagery to create maps.
Digital mapping: The use of digital tools to create and manipulate maps.
Communication and coordination: The effective communication and coordination required to create and use military maps.
Tactical Mapping: This type of cartography is utilized to produce maps that enable military personnel to navigate through a combat zone efficiently. It includes details such as road networks, terrain, and man-made structures.
Topographic Mapping: It is designed to assist in the identification and study of landforms from natural features to human-made objects. It's used to create maps that include detailed depictions of the ground's physical characteristics.
Geospatial Intelligence: This type of cartography combines satellite imagery, aerial photography, and other geospatial data to create a detailed picture of an area. Military personnel use it to track and monitor enemy movements and behavior.
Hydrographic Mapping: Hydrographic mapping helps in determining water depths, navigation hazards, and other features of bodies of water, specifically for naval and battlefield use.
Terrain Analysis: It focuses on evaluating the terrain to help military planners determine the best tactic or strategy for a particular operation.
Imagery exploitation: This involves interpreting and analyzing visual data collected from sensors, such as airborne or satellite imagery. This can be used to find specific structures or features within a geographic area or to help track enemy movement.
Cartographic intelligence: This involves combining cartography and intelligence gathering to create maps that provide insight into the location of enemy forces or infrastructure.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GIS technologies allow for the storing, management, analysis, and presentation of geographic data. This makes the GIS system ideal for military applications as it can apply to all aspects of mapping.
Artillery Survey: This type of cartography involves measuring distances and angles to help locate enemy targets accurately.
Aviation Map Making: Aviation map making involves creating specialized maps for helicopter pilots, fighter planes, and other airborne military vehicles.
"The military, as well as academics and politicians."
"Geopolitics, physical locations’ influences on military operations, and the cultural and economic impacts of a military presence."
"By considering the terrain and the drainage system below the surface, so a unit is not at a disadvantage if the enemy uses the drainage system to ambush it."
"The changing human and biophysical environments that alter the security and military domains."
"It adds and multiplies the complexity of military strategy, planning, and training."
"Protection of civilian populations (Responsibility to protect), women and ethnic groups; provision of humanitarian aid and disaster response (HADR)."
"Cybergeography."
"A dynamic frontier."
"A general can study the theater of operations to understand the relative advantages and disadvantages it presents for both sides."
"Baron De Jomini."
"To study the theater of operations carefully."
"The military, academics, and politicians."
"Geopolitics, physical locations’ influences on military operations, and the cultural and economic impacts of a military presence."
"By considering terrain factors and potential enemy tactics, such as the use of drainage systems for ambushes."
"The changing human and biophysical environments influencing security and military domains."
"It adds complexity to strategy, planning, and training."
"Protection of civilian populations, women and ethnic groups; provision of humanitarian aid and disaster response."
"Cybergeography."
"A dynamic frontier."