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Croatian Chamber of Chartered Geodetic Engineers News
News from the Croatian Chamber of Chartered Geodetic Engineers.
Croatian Chamber of Chartered Geodetic Engineers
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News from the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia.
Editorial from the Editor-in-Chief of Geodetski list
Editorial from the Editor-in-Chief of Geodetski list.
Promotion of University Bachelors of Engineering in Geodesy and Geomatics at the University North
On 10 June 2026, the University North held a graduation ceremony for students of the undergraduate study programme in Geodesy and Geomatics. The graduates were awarded the academic title of University Bachelor of Engineering in Geodesy and Geomatics (univ. bacc. ing. geod. et geomat.), marking an important milestone in their academic and professional development.
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University Master Engineers of Geodesy and Geoinformatics
The paper presents a list of students who graduated from the university graduate study programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Geodesy on June 19, 2026.
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News from the Croatian Geodetic Society.
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This paper describes the 23rd Science Festival, which was held from 20 to 25 April 2026.
WorldSkills Croatia 2026 – National Competition of Vocational School Students
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Copyright (c) 2026 Tomislav Debeljak, Antonio Tupek https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Geodetic Journals in Scopus and Their Quartiles in 2025
This paper presents geodetic journals indexed in Scopus and their quartile rankings for 2025 in the context of the new national criteria for appointments to scientific and scientific-teaching positions in the Republic of Croatia. A notable change is that papers published in journals indexed in the WoSCC and Scopus databases are now evaluated equally. A search of the SCImago database identified 50 geodetic journals with SJR values for 2025, classified into quartiles ranging from Q1 to Q4. Among the journals indexed in Scopus are two Croatian journals, Kartografija i geoinformacije and Geodetski list. Their inclusion in Scopus represents a significant achievement for Croatian geodesy and provides domestic researchers with additional opportunities to publish papers relevant to academic and scientific career advancement.
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FIG Worldwide Web Map Viewer of Geomatics Studies
The geospatial discipline is undergoing significant transformation, yet it still lacks a unified global identity. The cited article presents the FIG Worldwide Web Map Viewer for Geomatics Studies.The viewer includes approximately 700 universities and enables the analysis of curriculum trends while strengthening the professional identity of geomatics engineering. According to ISO/TC 211, geomatics encompasses collection, distribution and analysis of geographic data, although it is often confused with geodesy or geoinformatics. The cited author highlights six key pillars of geomatics engineering: geoinformation, georeferencing, Earth observation, geoinformatics, geovisualization, and territorial administration. The FIG viewer provides access to study programme data, curricula, and campus locations, while fostering international cooperation and student exchange. For Croatia, programmes in Zagreb, Split, and Varaždin are included, with a note on the possibility of supplementing or correcting certain data.
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Roads Generated by Artificial Intelligence in OpenStreetMap
A concise summary of the article that analyzes the growing application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the generation of geospatial data and its input into OpenStreetMap (OSM). The problem of non-transparent import of AI-generated data without a clear declaration of the source is highlighted, which is against the principles of OSM. The cited research examines the possibility of recognizing AI-generated roads according to geometric characteristics. The key hypothesis is that algorithms create more uniform number of nodes than humans, whose work is more variable. The analysis is based on data from Malaysia and Tanzania, including AI-generated and traditionally mapped roads. Geometric methods for identifying AI-generated data have potential, but are still underdeveloped.
After eight published contributions with definitions of new geodetic-geoinformatics terms, we have prepared ninth for the readers of Geodetski list. The reason is the rapid development of technology, which creates new terms every day. Croatian equivalents and definitions are given for 18 geodetic-geoinformatics terms and terms from other professions that are also necessary for geodesists. For most terms, terms in French and German are also given
Ranking of Croatian journals according to SCImago Journal & Country Rank in 2025
Data on the ranking of 204 Croatian journals in 2025 are available on the SCImago website. In the text, in addition to two geodetic journals, there are also journals in which geodesists can publish their articles. The journal's rank, name, SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) and the quartile in which it is located are listed.
Assessment in University Teaching and Artificial Intelligence
Assessment in university teaching and artificial intelligence.
The paper presents a list of students who graduated from the university graduate study programme in Geodesy and Geoinformatics at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Geodesy on 6 February and 20 February 2026.
New geodetic and geoinformatics terms - part eight.
Terminology in the Field of Map Projections and Artificial Intelligence
Terminology in the field of map projections and artificial intelligence.
3D Models of the Old Town of Labin and the Monument to Its Mining Heritage
Three-dimensional (3D) modelling is the process of creating digital representations of real or imaginary objects in three dimensions: width, depth and height. This paper presents the 3D modelling of the old town of Labin and a monument to its mining heritage. The Level of Detail (LOD) of the representation is of great importance during the modelling process, and LOD2 was applied in this paper. In the creation of the old town model, building floor plan data and a digital relief (terrain) model obtained from the State Geodetic Administration were used, as well as data collected through field research using the Smart Measure mobile application. For data processing purposes, the following software packages were utilised: LAStools for file size optimization, CloudCompare for relief creation, AutoCAD for editing floor plans, and GIMP for photo editing. The town was modelled using SketchUp software. The 3D model of the monument was created based on field data collected with the Smart Measure application, also in SketchUp.
Transformation between Geodetic Datums Utilising Thin Plate Spline (TPS) Method
The thin plate spline (TPS) method offers significant potential to reduce local geometric distortions often found in geodetic networks established through traditional methods. Despite the advantages of the TPS method, its application in coordinate transformations between local and global datums, and vice versa, remains limited. This paper investigates the flexible TPS transformation method, which effectively incorporates information about systematic distortions arising from measurement and calculation errors in triangulation and traverse networks. The findings of this paper indicate that employing this method can substantially enhance the positional accuracy of transformed points, thereby improving the quality of boundary points in digital cadastral maps. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that an adequate number of check points is crucial for accurately assessing the effectiveness of the transformation method in the specific areas where these points are located.
Spatial Data Analysis for Air Quality Monitoring
This paper provides an overview of air quality monitoring, emphasizing the importance of accurate and continuous monitoring for the protection of human health in today’s world, where the consequences of air pollution represent a serious public health challenge. Special attention is given to nitrogen dioxide (NO2), one of the key indicators of urban air pollution. The analysis is based on ground-level NO2 concentration data, as well as atmospheric NO2 concentrations obtained through satellite measurements, complemented by an analysis of meteorological, atmospheric, and geomorphological data to investigate the spatial and temporal variability of NO2 in the Zagreb area. The results show that satellitebased methods significantly complement the limitations of point measurements and enable a more detailed understanding and monitoring of pollution, while also highlighting the complexity of the relationship between NO2, meteorological conditions, and urban factors. The paper also underscores the need for advanced models to enable more accurate assessment and monitoring of air quality.
Encyclopaedia Britannica is not a Reliable Rource of Information on Cartographic Projections
Encyclopaedia Britannica / Britannica has been published since 1768. Since 2016, it has been published exclusively as an online encyclopedia. From 2023 to the present (April 2026), we have tested the knowledge of artificial intelligence about map projections in a dozen texts. We tested ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok and Perplexity. We found that their knowledge of map projections is very poor. We are therefore interested in how reliable a source of information about map projections is today Britannica, compared to artificial intelligence. We have extracted several excerpts from an extensive text about map projections and found that even Britannica cannot be considered a reliable source of information about map projections.
The Application Progress of Big Data in Land System Research: Based on the Web of Science Database
With the rapid development of information technology, big data has become a vital driving force in land system research. Based on the Web of Science Core Collection database, this study adopts bibliometric methods combined with visualization tools such as CiteSpace and VOSviewer to systematically review the application evolution, research hotspots, and collaboration networks of big data technology in land system studies. A total of 317 relevant articles published between 2013 and 2024 were selected and analyzed from the perspectives of annual publication trends, keyword co-occurrence, author-institution collaboration networks, and thematic clustering. The results reveal that big data applications in land system research have undergone a transition from initial exploration to rapid growth and are now entering a mature stage. Research themes have expanded from early land use change detection to broader areas including ecosystem service evaluation, urban expansion simulation, agricultural monitoring, and carbon emission analysis. Practical applications frequently utilize remote sensing data, geographic information systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to support spatial modeling, predictive analysis, and land planning tasks. The study also finds that the Chinese Academy of Sciences ranks among the global leaders in terms of research output and collaborative influence, with research institutions displaying a "core–periphery" structure. Keyword evolution indicates an increasing trend toward intelligent technological methods and interdisciplinary integration. This study contributes to a better understanding of the co-evolution of big data and land system research and provides systematic references and theoretical support for future academic research, policy-making, and spatial governance.
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Harmonization of Cadastre and Land Registry Data
The modernization of Land Registry is aimed at the harmonization of Cadastre data and Land Registry data, as well as at the integration of such data into the Land Information System as a component of the Joint Information System of the Land Registry and Cadastre. To harmonize the data contained in the Cadastre and the Land Registry, it is necessary to carry out procedures for the harmonization of property data (area, shape, and development status of cadastral parcels), as well as data relating to holders of rights in rem over real property. The procedures for the harmonization of real property data are prescribed by the Law on State Survey and Real Estate Cadastre and the Land Registry Act. Harmonized data constitutes the basis for legal certainty in real property transactions and for the establishment of the Joint Information System (JIS), since all real property data are stored, maintained, and managed within the information system.
establishment and renewal of Land Registries
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Editorial from the President of the Croatian Geodetic Society
Editorial from the President of the Croatian Geodetic Society.
President of the Croatian Geodetic Society
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Analysis of the up-to-datedness of OSM Data on Buildings in the Republic of Croatia
This paper analyzes the up-to-datedness of OpenStreetMap (OSM) buildings data in the Republic of Croatia, with the aim of assessing their suitability for spatial analysis and operational usage. OSM is an open, volunteer-maintained geographic database that is increasingly used in various professional and scientific contexts. Given the informal nature of OSM data collection, it is important to understand the level of their completeness and accuracy, for instance as compared to official data sources. The paper describes the methodology for comparing OSM data with the official Basic Topographic Database (TTB). It employs two criteria – the number of buildings and the total floor area, this at the national and at the local government unit (LGU) levels. Differences in coverage are also considered, with a special emphasis on the impact of urbanization and tourist attractiveness on data quality. The paper provides an overview of the technologies, data sources and analytical approaches used. It also provides some guidelines for the future use of OSM data in the context of spatial planning and management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Krešimir Zovkić, Alen Berić, Hrvoje Matijević, Vlado Cetl https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0