SECFT represents the International Cartographic Association (ICA) and the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) in Spain.
Over the past years and in fulfillment of this obligation, SECFT has been present at the fifteen international conferences organised every two years by the ICA, and at the eight conventions organised every four years by the ISPRS. At the same time, SECFT has represented our cartographic sector at the General Meetings of the ICA, and the photogrammetry and remote sensing sector at those of the ISPRS. The Society has sent a Report to each of these Meetings, detailing the activities carried out in Spain in relation with these subjects for the years prior to each of the aforementioned conferences and conventions.
A special mention is merited for the work the Society has done in organising the participation of Spanish cartography in the International Maps Exhibitions.
We should also point out that, in recent years, Spanish cartography has successfully won awards in several exhibitions held during the International Cartographic Conferences. This happened in 1995 in Barcelona (Spain), in 1999 in Ottawa (Canada), in 2003 in Durban (South Africa), and in 2005 in A Coruña (Spain). It has been highly gratifying to our Society to have promoted and contributed to the organisation of the Spanish participation in these exhibitions, as has been the recognition obtained from the juries, who have awarded prestigious prizes to our maps.
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24th International Cartographic Conference, Santiago de Chile (Chile)
In 200, the Societys work included: organization of the cartographic documentation at the International Map Exhibition, held alongside the International Cartographic Conference in 2009; and the representation of Spain at this Conference.
We highlight the Cartographic Excellence Awards received in the Cartographic Conference depending on the following categories:
- Digital products (digital images and maps)
National Atlas of Spain from 1986 to 2008. Digital facsimile edition
National Geographic Institute-National Center for Geographic Information
-Thematic maps
2nd. place: Carte Géologique des Pyrénées 1: 400,000. Geological Survey of Spain (IGME) and the Center for Geological and Mining Research of France (BRGM)
- And the winner is chosen by the public:
Les cartes portolan. "The medieval representació Solca da sea" by Ramon J. Pujades. Cartographic Institute of Catalonia (ICC)
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ACTIVITIES 2003
PREPARATION OF THE SPANISH CARTOGRAPHIC REPORT TO BE PRESENTED AT THE ICA’S GENERAL MEETING (DURBAN, AUGUST 2003)
All entities that participated in the Dossier on Spanish Cartographic Activities (Cartographic Report 1995-1999, presented in Ottawa) were invited to collaborate on the Report from the last four years, 1999-2003, that will be presented in Durban.
The National Cartographic Report was prepared with the special collaboration of the National Geographic Institute, which was in charge of its design and publication.
SPANISH PARTICIPATION IN THE ICA´S INTERNATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION, DURBAN, AUGUST 2003
All entities that had participated in the cartographic exhibition of the 20th International Cartographic Conference, in Beijing (China), from 6th to 10th of August, 2001, were invited to collaborate with cartographic productions in the International Cartographic Exhibition.
The result of this cartographic exhibition was very satisfactory. Spain submitted ninety-five entries and was represented by the following entities:
Directorate-General of the National Geographic Institute – Ministry of Public Works.
Cartographic and Photogrammetric Centre, Spanish Air Force – Ministry of Defence.
Geographic Centre of the Army – Ministry of Defence.
Regional Ministry of Public Works, Town Planning and Transport – Madrid Region.
Cartographic Institute of Catalonia – Regional Government of Catalonia.
Hydrographic Institute of the Navy – Ministry of Science and Technology.
Institute of Geology and Mining of Spain - Ministry of Science and Technology
Regional Ministry of Land Management, Public Works and Housing – Regional Government of Galicia.
Regional Ministry of Land Management and Environment, Regional Government of Canary Islands – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Cartography Institute of Andalusia – Regional Government of Andalusia.
Madrid Cadastral Management and Tax Contribution Centre.
Regional Ministry of Public Works, Regional Government of Navarre.
- University Centres:
University School of Technical Topographical Engineering. Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Superior Technical School of Engineering - Geodesy and Cartography. University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid).
With seven awards, Spain was the country that won the most prizes: four awards given by the Expert Committee, and three by the votes of the delegates (731 in total, representing 68 countries). The National Geographic Institute was granted five awards, one went to the Cartographic Institute of Catalonia, and one to the Government of Navarre.
Awards given to Spain by the votes of the Expert Committee:
Best Topographic Map Award.
Three awards ex aequo: one for Norway and two for Spain.
Map of the Autonomous Region of Valencia
1: 300,000, in five colours, 86 x 120 cm
National Geographic Institute, 2001.
Guide-Map of Sierra Nevada – Las Alpujarras.
1:100,000, in five colours; its bottom part shows a 3D-view of the area, obtained from a digital model of the ground; 133 x 100 cm. National Geographic Institute, 2003.
Best Relief Map Award
Relief map of the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.
1:1,250,000, in four colours, 86 x 127 cm
National Geographic Institute, 2002.
Best Urban Map Award.
Urban Map of Pamplona.
1: 500, in four colours, 113 x 90 cm.
Regional Government of Navarra.
Awards granted by the vote of the attending delegates
Best Topographic Map Award.
Guide-Map of Sierra Nevada – Las Alpujarras.
1:100,000, in five colours; its bottom part shows a 3D-view of the area, obtained from a digital model of the ground; 133 x 100 cm. National Geographic Institute, 2003.
Best Relief Map Award
Relief map of the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands and Canary Islands.
1:1,250,000, in four colours, 86 x 127cm
National Geographic Institute, 2002.
Best “Diverse/Miscellaneous Maps” Awards
Seismic Risk, Europe-Mediterranean
1:5,000,000, in five colours, 94 x 126cm
Cartographic Institute of Catalonia, 2003.
PROMOTION IN DURBAN OF THE SPANISH CANDIDACY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC CONFERENCE IN A CORUÑA IN 2005
During the ICA’s International Convention in Durban, Spain promoted the candidacy of A Coruña for the organisation of the International Cartographic Conference in 2005 by means of a promotional stand created in collaboration with the Tourist Office of the Council of A Coruña and the Palacio de Congresos.
During the closing ceremony, a promotional video of the Congress was shown, and the ICA banner was presented to symbolise the responsibility for organising the next Congress, after which a reception was held for all of the participating countries.
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE CARTOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE OF CATALONIA
The President of the Society, in the name of the Board of Directors and the members of the Spanish Society of Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, congratulates the President of the Cartographic Institute of Catalonia on the twentieth anniversary of the Institute´s creation, acknowledging its work and contribution to the development of cartography and geographic information in our country, and expressing his happiness in counting this prestigious institution among the Society’s members.
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ACTIVITIES 2005
The International Cartography Association Conference in A Coruña (Spain), held from 9th to 16th of June, 2005.
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ACTIVITIES 2006
In 2006, the Society prepared a Report on Spanish cartographic activities during the 2003-2007 period for the General Meeting of the ICA taking place in Moscow, and also organised the cartographic documentation that represented Spain in the International Maps Exhibition, held alongside the 2007 International Cartographic Conference.
The Society’s bylaws were modified to comply with the Organic Law 1/2002, dated March 2002, on the Regulation of the Right of Association. The modification was approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 21st of November, 2006, with this sole item in the agenda.
The Society still participates actively in the Commission for Cartography and Children, which celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Constant contact is maintained with its Chairman, Patrick Wiegand (UK), as well as with Jesús Reyes (Hungary) and Ana María Garra (Argentina). The preliminary work for the Spanish participation in the Barbara Petchenik Children’s Map Competition has been started as well.
The Society collaborated in the sponsorship of a Seminar on Photogrammetry at the School of Geodesy and Cartography of Avila (Spain). In this Seminar, the curriculum for Photogrammetry and Geomatics in the European Union was reviewed in relation with the Declaration of Bologna. The Society proposed the collaboration of the ICA’s Secretary-General, Ferjan Ormeling, who is involved with the teaching of Geomatics and Cartography in several European universities.
The President of the Society sent a note of thanks to the Chief of the General Secretariat of His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias for having accepted the Honorary Presidency of the International Cartography Conference held in A Coruña in 2005. The Society has been honoured with an answer from HRH the Prince of Asturias, thanking us for this initiative.
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ACTIVITIES 2007
THE SECFT’S THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
The Spanish Society of Cartography, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (SECFT), created in 1977, now celebrates 30 years of existence.
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Throughout this extensive period of time, the Society has devoted itself to the promotion of national and international initiatives related to cartography, photogrammetry and remote sensing, and now, on the occasion of this anniversary, it presents the SECFT Thirtieth Anniversary Commemorative Stamp, issued by Correos in the summer of 2007.
14th ICA’s General Meeting – 23rd International Cartographic Conference, Moscow
In 2007, the Societys work included: preparation for the presentation of the Report on activities for the ICA’s General Meeting in Moscow; organization of the cartographic documentation at the International Map Exhibition, held alongside the International Cartographic Conference in 2007; and the representation of Spain at this Conference.
We should make special mention of the Awards for Cartographic Excellence, received on the 23rd International Cartographic Conference held in Moscow from 4th to 10th of August, 2007, in the following categories:
Second Prize in the Topographic Map category:
National Topographic Map of the Campo de Cartagena, 1:25,000. National Centre for Geographic Information – National Geographic Institute
Second Prize in the Relief Map category:
Topographic Map of Catalonia, 1:450,000. Cartographic Institute of Catalonia.
Third Prize in the Outdoor and Leisure Maps category:
Map and Guide to the Garajonay National Park 1:25,000. National Centre for Geographic Information – National Geographic Institute
Third Prize in the Urban maps and City Plans category:
Pamplona street directory 1:9,000. Navarre.
The Society has followed and participated very directly in the Commission for Cartography and Children, receiving constant information by e-mail. At the close of the 23rd International Cartographic Conference in Moscow on the 9th of August of 2007, during the distribution of the BARBARA PETCHENIK awards for children, Spain received an award for the first time.
The winning drawing, in the 9-to-12 year old category, was by Samuel Zúñiga Vélez, 9 years old, from Alcalá de Henares (Madrid).
IGN-SECFT COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
In 2007 a Collaboration Agreement was established between the Directorate-General of the National Geographic Institute (IGN) and the Society as a result of which the IGN is an organisational sponsor of the Society, while the latter channels proposals of the IGN that could be of the SECFT’s interest at national and international levels.
SECFT NEWSLETTER
The Society presents its Newsletter, which will be published on a quarterly basis.
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