Section outline

    • Foreword: Learn the basics of Google Earth® software

      Google Earth® is extremely useful to obtain information on any area in the world, in particular where there are no maps or other resources available that describe the environment. (Download GoogleEarth here)

    • Tutorial: Using Google Earth Page
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    • Vidéo :Here we are un Uganda, in the region of N'Kosy, with Didier Pillot. As we have no topographical map of this area, we are going to carry out our initial analysis using satellite images.

    • First overview of the study area (11') File
      • General description of the studied area and the method
      • First observations on satellite data
      217.1 MB

    • Exercise for yourself: Analysis of the peninsula. Using the satellite images, identify the different environments and proceed with an initial zoning of the peninsula.Then trace a route that will allow you to observe the field in the different types of environment.

      To view the study zone for the exercise on Google Maps, click on this image.   GE

    • Instructions for the exercise (2') File
      15.8 MB
    • Solutions for the exercise: Analysis of the peninsula (9'30) File
      • Detailed observation of each part of the peninsula
      • Establish a transect
      117.5 MB
    • Interactive visit of N'Kosy Page

      Explore the N'Kosy area with the picture tour.

      Advice: this visit uses the software Prezi®. If you are not familiar with this software, we recommend that, to begin with, you only use the arrows <= and => on your keyboard to browse through this presentation.

    • Vidéo : From an elevated point, Didier Pillot and his group of students compare their observations with those already made with Google Earth®.

    • Distribution of the landscape observation groups (21'30) File
      • Find our way in the field
      • Observe cultivated land
      • Observe land occupation
      • Observe the soils
      • What kind of tools do we need to observe the landscape
      • Second high point: the peninsula
      • Groups split up to cover the study area
      257.9 MB