Society for Organizations, Cartography, Remote sensing / Road Design and Applications using Technology / Transport Engineering on Earth and Space
Improve Accuracy of Topographic Maps using Satellite Images
S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S.
Projects
1. Gopala Krishna, B., Srinivasan, T. & Srivastava, P., (2008), An integrated approach for topographical mapping from space using Cartosat-1 and Cartosat-2 imagery, The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 38. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
2. Zheng, X., Huang, Q., Wang, J., Wang, T., & Zhang, G., (2018), Geometric Accuracy Evaluation of High-Resolution Satellite Images Based on Xianning Test Field Sensors, Sensors, 18(7), p.2121. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
3. Odeyemi, C.A., Lamidi, A.J. & Oluboyede, T.J., (2015), Establishing a Digital Topographic Database Using a High Resolution Imagery, International Journal of Science, Technology and Society, 3(6), pp. 279-287. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
4. Altan, O., & Atak, V., (2007), Investigation of geometric accuracy and feature compilation of high resolution satellite imagery, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - ASPRS Annual Conference 2007: Identifying Geospatial Solutions, 1, pp.10-21. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
5. Yüksel, A., Akay, A. & Gundogan, R., (2008). Using ASTER imagery in land use/cover classification of eastern Mediterranean landscapes according to CORINE land cover project. Sensors, 8(2), pp.1237-1251. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
6. Raup, B., Kääb, A., Kargel, J.S., Bishop, M.P., Hamilton, G., Lee, E., Paul, F., Rau, F., Soltesz, D., Khalsa, S.J.S. & Beedle, M., (2007). Remote sensing and GIS technology in the Global Land Ice Measurements from Space (GLIMS) project. Computers & Geosciences, 33(1), pp.104-125. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
7. Farina, P., Colombo, D., Fumagalli, A., Marks, F. & Moretti, S., (2006). Permanent Scatterers for landslide investigations: outcomes from the ESA-SLAM project. Engineering geology, 88(3-4), pp.200-217. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
8. Momeni, E., FSN, F. &H, H., (2018). Accuracy Assessment of Geoeye-1 Satellite Images for Updating Large-Scale Maps in Iran. Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters, 8(1). ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
9. Wagle, N. & Acharya, T., (2020), Past And Present Practices Of Topographic Base Mapdatabase Update In Nepal, ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 9(6), pp.1-16. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
10. Jiang, H., Wang, R., Yang, X. and Shi, R., (2018), ZY -3 Satellite Imagery Based Our 1:50000 Topographic Map of Technology and Quality Control. MATEC Web of Conferences, 227, p.02015. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
11. Tiejun, W., (2005), The Capability of IKONOS Image for 1:10000 Mapping in China, Thesis, International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation, Enschede, Netherlands. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
12. Ayadi, K., Boutiba, M., Sabatier, F. & Guettouche, M., (2015), Detection and analysis of historical variations in the shoreline, using digital aerial photos, satellite images, and topographic surveys DGPS: case of the Bejaia bay (East Algeria), Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 9(1). ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
13. Turker, M. & Gacemer, A., (2004), Geometric correction accuracy of IRS-1D PAN imagery using topographic map versus GPS control points. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 25(6), pp.1095-1104. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
14. Luoto, M., Toivonen, T. & Heikkinen, R.K., (2002), Prediction of total and rare plant species richness in agricultural landscapes from satellite images and topographic data. Landscape Ecology, 17, 195–217. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
15. Shaker, A., Yan, W. & Easa, S., (2010), Using Stereo Satellite Imagery for Topographic and Transportation Applications: An Accuracy Assessment. GIScience & Remote Sensing, 47(3), pp.321-337. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
16. Zebker, H., Werner, C., Rosen, P. & Hensley, S., (1994). Accuracy of topographic maps derived from ERS-1 interferometric radar. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 32(4), pp.823-836. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
17. Holland, D., Boyd, D. & Marshall, P., (2006). Updating topographic mapping in Great Britain using imagery from high-resolution satellite sensors. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 60(3), pp.212-223. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
18. Tanaka, H., (2007). Topographical mapping and generating digital surface model using remote sensing. Presentation for United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
19. Japan International Cooperation Agency, (2002). The study on comprehensive disaster prevention around Mayon Volcano: Supporting report (Part I: Surveying / aerial photo / topographic mapping and satellite image analysis). Tokyo: Japan International Cooperation Agency. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
20. Holland, D., Guilford, B. and Murray, K., (2002). OEEPE project on topographic mapping from high resolution space sensors. Official Publication No. 44. Frankfurt am Main: Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
21. U.S. Geological Survey, (2026). 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). U.S. Geological Survey. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
22. Kim, D.E., Lee, H., Kim, J., Homayouni, S. and Choi, M., (2021). Satellite DEM improvement using multispectral imagery and an artificial neural network. Water, 13(11), p.1551. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
23. Copernicus Programme, (2026). Copernicus DEM – Global and European Digital Elevation Model. Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
24. University of California, Los Angeles, (2026). UCLA researcher teams up with NASA to map the Earth in unprecedented 3D detail. UCLA Newsroom. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
25. NASA, (2026). Digital elevation/terrain model (DEM). NASA Earthdata. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
26. NASA, (2026). NASADEM: Creating a new NASA digital elevation model and associated products. NASA Earthdata. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)
27. Pantazis, D., Karathanassis, H., Stathakis, D., Yingcheng, L., Guo, T. and Santimpantakis, K., (n.d.) The update of middle scale topographic maps using highresolution satellite images: a semi automatic method proposal. Results, critics, conclusions and perspectives from a bilateral research project. Greece: Dimitris Stathakis, p.6. ( Accessed 9 June 2026)