Cave Survey and Cartography  

A course within the Summer 2012 Karst Field Studies Program. 

Ms. Patricia Kambesis

Cave maps and inventories are fundamental to the understanding of cave and karst environments. This course will focus on in-cave data collection (with an emphasis on sketching), cave resource inventories, constructing survey data/inventory databases, creating maps and transforming data and maps into GIS format. Techniques for collecting cave survey and inventory databases will be examined with emphasis on obtaining the most useful data in the field. Surface geophysical techniques pertinent to locating and mapping caves (from the ground surface) will also be taught. Participants will learn methods to translate data into maps, databases, digital representations, and GIS formats that can be used for exploration, science, and natural resource management purposes. Since field time will be spent underground in the Mammoth Cave System and in nearby caves, participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for caving activity each day. This course is designed to accommodate a variety of backgrounds and experience.

Course Dates: June 17-23, 2012

Requirements: Good physical condition
Registration Options: Undergraduate and Workshop

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