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Cartography and mapping

Cartography is the output of regular project work as well as other activities involving, for example, Environmental Trends Analysis (ETA) and Geographic Information System (GIS). Cartography is part of Supras’ project work. Maps and satellite images prepared in connection with Supras’ work are listed below, including satellite images and specific purpose maps that are prepared based on satellite images or topographical maps. Maps are also prepared in connection with research. If nothing else is mentioned the maps included are prepared, processed and/or owned by Supras.

Wetlands in Mauritania

These maps were prepared under the auspices of the World Bank supported research project Technology Fosters Tradition (TFT) in Mauritania.

  1. Map of Oum Lelli wetland, Mauritania. 2005. Based on a satellite image © DigitalGlobe 2004. Produced 13 October 2005. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Based on a satellite image recorded 12 September 2004 (see below). Scale 1:5,000. Size: 70x120 cm. Panmerging technology used to achieve optimal resolution. [url] [access: 50dpi-1,4Mb|72dpi-2,6Mb|100dpi-5,6Mb]
  2. Map of Sawana wetland, Mauritania. 2005. Based on a satellite image © DigitalGlobe 2004. Produced 13 October 2005. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Based on a satellite image recorded 12 September 2004 (see below). Scale 1:5,000. Size: 120x80 cm. Panmerging technology used to achieve optimal resolution. [url] [access: 50dpi-1,1Mb|72dpi-3,0Mb|100dpi-5,4Mb]
  3. Map of villages around Oum Lelli and Sawana wetlands, Mauritania. 2004. Prepared September 2004, based on topographical maps. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Shows the location of villages that utilize specific natural resources in the wetlands. Size 50x39 cm. Prepared for a World Bank seminar (Washington DC, USA, 23 September 2004). [url] [access]
  4. Map of toponymy in Oum Lelli and Sawana wetlands, Mauritania. 2004. prepared September 2004, based on topographical maps. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Shows place names. Size 50x39 cm. Prepared for a World Bank seminar (Washington DC, USA, 23 September 2004). [url] [access]
  5. Map of resource use in Oum Lelli and Sawana wetlands, Mauritania. 2004. Prepared September 2004, based on topographical maps. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Shows locations of specific natural resource utilization and outtake. Size 50x39 cm. Prepared for a World Bank seminar (Washington DC, USA, 23 September 2004). [url] [access]
  6. Satellite image of Oum Lelli and Sawana wetlands, Mauritania. 2004. Quickbird satellite image, recorded 12 September 2004. Satellite image © DigitalGlobe 2004. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: Wetland Oum Lelli in the north and wetland Sawana in the south. Total area 64 km2. [url] [access]
  7. Satellite image of Chlim wetland, Mauritania. 2004. Quickbird satellite image, recorded 30 August 2004. Satellite image © DigitalGlobe 2004. Processed at Centre for GIS and Earth Observation in Arendal, Norway.
    Comments: The dark area which implies presence of water is the center of the wetland. Total area 64 km2. [url] [access]
  8. Sketch map of Technology Fosters Tradition (TFT) project area, Hodh-Al-Garbi, Mauritania. 2004. Prepared July 2004, based on topographic maps.
    Comments: Shows key features in the project area around 1960, including the approximate location of major wells. Drawn by hand. [url] [access]