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You can order one or more e-atlases and/or e-books (= PDF files) via the contact form in the lower-left panel. In addition to the desired item, you must provide a valid email address to the author (blogger). The atlases and books are in principle free. However, it would be appreciated if you subsequently make a modest donation to a charity: namely the FIG foundation.*
FOUNDATION
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As a (minimum) guideline amount, you can use the following formula for the target prices:
E-atlases: 10 Eurocents per map.
E.g. Netherlands & Belgium in 44 historical maps costs €4.40.
E-books: 5 Eurocents per page.
E.g. Manual about JavaScript I (186 pages) costs €9.30.
PPT presentations: 10 Eurocents per page.
E.g. Remote Sensing: how satellite images are made costs €1.60.
*The FIG (Fédération Internationale des Géomètres) or International Federation of Surveyors is the leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) representing the interests of surveyors/geodesists, cartographers and geo-information specialists worldwide. It is a federation of national associations (such as Geo-Informatie Nederland) that promotes cooperation and stimulates the development of the profession, particularly in "Third-World countries".
What the FIG organization does in practice:
- Promoting the profession: FIG supports the development of all aspects of surveying, including cadastre, cartography, hydrography, valuation (appraisals), and spatial planning.
- Developing standards: They establish international standards and best practices for surveying and geo-information.
- International collaboration: FIG works closely with the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, and other international organizations to address global issues such as sustainable land management and urban development.
- Knowledge exchange: They organize annual "Working Weeks" and a major FIG Congress every four years. These events bring together experts from around the world to share knowledge about the latest technological and professional developments.
- Future-oriented work: FIG focuses on strengthening the role of surveyors in a rapidly changing world (e.g., by using GIS, 3D modeling, and protecting property rights).
The head office is located in Copenhagen (Denmark);
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