Papers by Alexandra Koussoulakou
On common ground
10th Jubilee International Conference on Digital Approaches in Cartographic Heritage held in Corfu, 2015
Ένας διαδραστικός χάρτης του Α.Π.Θ. για το διαδίκτυο
Γεωγραφικό Σύστηµα Πληροφοριών για τη ∆ιαχείριση Αρχαιολογικών Χώρων
The use of alternative map projections or cartographic depictions of geospace, by means of transf... more The use of alternative map projections or cartographic depictions of geospace, by means of transforming or distorting the conventional geometry, is often witnessed in Cartography, when the improvement of geospatial perception is sought, especially in areas with dense information. In this context, the present work is an attempt to create an alternative digital three-dimensional cartographic representation of landscapes generated by means of distorted perspective and local deformations, for the interests of the archaeological community. In one of the most debated and thought-provoking books in archaeological theory, Christopher Tilley’s “A phenomenology of landscape: places, paths and monuments” (1994) attention is drawn to the close and interactive relationship between man and environment in landscape studies. This phenomenological methodology was grounded on the concept of the ‘phenomenological walk’, reflecting on and analysing the sensory experience of walking in a landscape. So i...
Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2016
During the second half of the 19 th century an interesting cartographic "interplay" takes place b... more During the second half of the 19 th century an interesting cartographic "interplay" takes place between Greece and Germany, within a broader context of an already well-established greco-germanic cartographic tradition. A prominent work in this 19 th century cartographic cooperation is the so called Archaeological Mapping of Athens, Attica and their surroundings, by E. Curtious and J.A. Kaupert (1862-1897). The work, entitled "Karten von Attika", is actually a sequence of map series compiled in three different scales; the maps are basically topographic, but they also include a vast amount of other information such as: geophysical form, settlements, roads, ports, quarries, forests, as well as archeological information in an impressive degree of detail. Although the value of this work is acknowledged in literature, having been recognized as a cartographic project of high quality, there is hardly any digital approach, concerning the treatment, elaboration and evaluation of the maps' geometric infrastructure and content. In our work we attempt to establish a framework for the digital approach, concerning a number of major topics of interest emerging from this monumental cartographic work.
Χάρτες και Internet: προς μία άλλη Χαρτογραφία
Ποτείδαια: η αρχαϊκή φάση του Μητρώου, τα αρχαιολογικά δεδομένα και η επεξεργασία τους σε ψηφιακό περιβάλλον
Ψηφιακή τεχνολογία και ανασκαφική έρευνα - Μία νέα προσέγγιση στην ερμηνεία των αρχαιολογικών δεδομένων με τη χρήση Συστημάτων Γεωγραφικών Πληροφοριών
Maps with archaeological themes constitute a distinct area of cartographic interest. Even before ... more Maps with archaeological themes constitute a distinct area of cartographic interest. Even before the era of scientific archaeology (which started in the 19 th century), archaeological thematic subjects were depicted on maps, in one way or another. The Greek world and its history and archaeology become a popular map subject, starting from the 15 th century and onwards. The history of archaeological mapping concerning Greece has developed along two main paths: mapping the archaeological locations/monuments and/or historical places and mapping for the archaeological excavations concerning the Greek world. The outcome of the above constitutes a body of an interesting cartographic heritage, which physically can be found in various forms and locations (i.e. libraries, books, atlases etc.) The paper attempts to approach this fragmented and diffused cartographic heritage by means of digital tools in order to suggest and provide an environment for a virtual overview of its components.The aim of the work is to propose the use of a global platform for positioning and viewing the maps in geographic space and in time, together with an interface for accessing and displaying relevant information.
The map sheets of the Generalkarte, result of the Third Austro-Hungarian Mapping (late 19 th cent... more The map sheets of the Generalkarte, result of the Third Austro-Hungarian Mapping (late 19 th century), are of particular importance to the modern Greek cartographic heritage, because they constituted the initial cartographic tools in the northern part of Greece, after its liberation and incorporation in the Greek state (early 20 th century). The Generalkarte sheets were reproduced until the mid-20 th century in various Greek map editions. The paper is concerned with investigating the similarities between the original Generalkarte sheets and their respective subsequent Greek editions. Comparisons are carried out for sheets covering areas in both sides of the old borders of the Greek state (early 20 th century) and interesting differences are spotted, attributed to Greek cartographic campaigns of the time, closely related to certain historical events.
3-D Carotid artery reconstruction from DUS images
Karten von Attika: Delving into the geometric and thematic content of a monumental map series of Greek Cartographic Heritage
The excavation project of Paliambela Kolindros, Greece, in the past five years has developed a di... more The excavation project of Paliambela Kolindros, Greece, in the past five years has developed a digital recording methodology through 2D photogrammetry that has resulted in the: • systematic collection of excavation unit and artefact co-ordinates • fast and detailed production of digital excavation plans and sections • increase in the photographic documentation of the excavation process However, these recording strategies have so far been distinguished from the rest of the excavation documentation, which has largely remained on paper. Despite previous attempts in computer applications development, the difficulty in handling the vast amount of excavation data in both analogue and digital form and the need for optimizing their study, have made necessary the use of an information system for the organization, management, representation and analysis of all kinds of archaeological evidence. The Paliambela Excavation Information System is currently under development within the frame of two ...
Scanning or digitizing in libraries
e-Perimetron, 2012
Building Maps for “the Phenomenological Walk
Computer-assisted cartography for monitoring spatio-temporal aspects of urban air pollution
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