In collaboration with the Time Machine Unit at EPFL in Lausanne, we are excited to announce the upcoming Time Machine Organisation Academy workshop series, focusing on the digitization and vectorization of historical cartography.
Dates:
- 11October 2024
- 18 October 2024
- 8 November 2024
Time: 10:00–12:00 AM CET
Location: Online via Zoom
This workshop series is designed for researchers, historians, and Local Time Machine (LTM) projects working on repopulating historical maps with population and other historical data from various sources. Participants will get an early look at the 4D Time Machine Atlas, a spatio-temporal aggregator that collects and organizes data from individual projects. The workshops will highlight advanced techniques for map digitization and vectorization, and foster collaboration within the digital cartography community.
Program Overview
Session 1:
Friday, 11 October 2024 – 10:00-12:00 AM CET
An introductory session presenting the 4D Time Machine Atlas prototype. This session will also highlight contributions from mature LTM projects that have produced and shared historical data. Participants will explore how their projects can benefit from using the Atlas.
Session 2:
Friday, 18 October 2024 – 10:00-12:00 AM CET
A hands-on, theoretical-practical workshop on vectorizing historical maps. Participants will be introduced to state-of-the-art techniques and are encouraged to submit their own cartography in advance to optimize the process.
Session 3:
Friday, 8 November 2024 – 10:00-12:00 AM CET
In this concluding session, the cartographical data processed from the previous workshops will be reviewed and discussed. Participants will gain insights into the results and have the opportunity to engage in collaborative discussions on further advancements.
Final Presentation
The results of the TMO Academy workshops will be presented as a pre-release of the 4D Time Machine Atlas during the TMO Synergy Summit on 19 November 2024, at EPFL, Lausanne.