Now one of the achievements of independent Ukraine - First National Atlas of Ukraine (NAU) is available at NTUU "KPI". This gift on behalf of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine made on September 4 Rudenko, corr. NASU, director of Institute of Geography of NAS of Ukraine on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of KPI. "The scientific, informational, educational, cultural and other spheres of public life of our country - he said - enrich source of unique knowledge about its history, nature and society - National Atlas of Ukraine."
The correspondents "KP" in the editorial staff of the NAU said that national atlases belong to the most outstanding cartographic works that summarize the achievements of science, culture and all spheres of human life. They serve as storage geologic information obtained in various areas of science and social studies and intended for use in the fields of social practice, the administration of the territory, sustainable development of economic activities, processing lines improve living conditions of the population, solving the problems of environmental management, rehabilitation of the environment, preservation of monuments of nature and material culture.
Such meetings are a national treasure countries. For example, late last century geographical community celebrated the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first National Atlas of Finland. Many countries in the world have developed and published their national atlases. Among them - published in recent years Atlases our neighbors - Poland and Belarus. Russia is completing the preparation of 4-volume National Atlas.
National Atlas of Ukraine - first established in state history cartographic work encyclopedic level - developed by scientists and specialists of institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and others leading higher educational institutions of the state, some ministries, government and NGOs. Before the development of copyright material Atlas attracted more than 300 scientists, which worked 17 scientific advisers. The content and information work expertise carried 67 experts and reviewing material clusters - 27 highly qualified scientists from various scientific institutions in Ukraine.
Atlas is a one-volume edition that contains 440 pages in the format 35.2 x 47 cm 875 maps of different scales, nearly 100 pages of text, a lot of graphics and illustrations. In addition to this basic fact attached book with texts and legends cards in English and Russian. By the way, weight a collection is 7 kg. Atlas is an electronic version, made Ltd. "Intelligent systems" Geo."
Six clusters Atlas maps developed by the same methodological principles and methodical, owing to this Atlas is a unified work, consistent with the national atlases of other countries.
Thematic block maps "General characteristics" reveals the general geographic features of the territory and society Ukraine, its place in the natural, economic, demographic, cultural and political space of Europe and the world.
Thematic block maps "History" reflects a modern vision of Ukrainian scientists-historians of major historical events and figures that influenced the creation of the Ukrainian state.
Thematic block maps "Natural conditions and natural resources", the largest by the number of topics and cards reflects the features and capabilities of all resource components of nature Ukraine. In creating maps of this unit participated in several departments, scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the largest compared to other units of cards, the number of performers. The sources of information are the results of own research staff scientific institutions of Ukraine and individual stock materials.
Block "Population and human development" devoted to different aspects allowed the characterization of the population, its structure, social development and environment. It presents the classic stories for the characteristics of the population (distribution and composition of population, demographic characteristics, migration, etc.) and new, modern - forming population, location and characteristics of ethnic communities multiethnic regions, religious organizations, human development. The basic source of information for mapping - materials first nationwide census (2001), Census of previous years and other statistical data.
The structure of the block of cards "Economy" built on the principle of consistent characteristics of the main sectors of the economy - financial, industrial, infrastructure. The first shows the financial potential of regions and activities of the banking system of Ukraine. Topical themes that characterize the manufacturing sector, submitted by the main economic activities (manufacturing, agriculture, water, forestry, fisheries). Among the infrastructural elements provide detailed description of transportation, communications and trade.
The content of the Atlas completes an information pack of cards "Ecological state of the environment." The relevant maps describing the ecological condition of components of nature (atmosphere, hydrosphere, soil, vegetation, wildlife). Displaying and human impact on the environment and ways to prevent it from environmental degradation.
The Atlas summarized modern dimensional information necessary for the legislative and executive authorities in the formulation of policy development. Atlas is a necessary source of knowledge in science, education and culture. Diversity of its scientific and practical importance of Atlas makes it national heritage.
National Atlas of Ukraine may be subject and information base for other atlases, national and regional information systems and other important information products. Given the status of the National Atlas as a state publication, its appearance will strengthen the prestige of Ukraine in the world.
The correspondents "KP" in the editorial board of the NAU said that national atlases belong to the most outstanding cartographic works that summarize the achievements of science, culture and all spheres of human life. They serve as storage geological information obtained in various areas of science and social studies and intended for use in the fields of social practice, the administration of the territory, sustainable development of economic activities, processing lines improve living conditions of the population, solving the problems of environmental management, rehabilitation of the environment, preservation of monuments of nature and material culture.
Such meetings are a national treasure countries. For example, late last century geographical community celebrated the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first National Atlas of Finland. Many countries in the world have developed and published their national atlases. Among them - published in recent years Atlases our neighbors - Poland and Belarus. Russia is completing the preparation of 4-volume National Atlas.
National Atlas of Ukraine - first established in state history cartographic work encyclopedic level - developed by scientists and specialists of institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and others leading higher educational institutions of the state, some ministries, government and NGOs. Before the development of copyright material Atlas attracted more than 300 scientists, which worked 17 scientific advisers. The content and information work expertise carried 67 experts and reviewing material clusters - 27 highly qualified scientists from various scientific institutions in Ukraine.
Atlas is a one-volume edition that contains 440 pages in the format 35.2 x 47 cm 875 maps of different scales, nearly 100 pages of text, a lot of graphics and illustrations. In addition to this basic fact attached book with texts and legends cards in English and Russian. By the way, weight a collection is 7 kg. Atlas is an electronic version, made Ltd. "Intelligent systems" Geo."
Six clusters Atlas maps developed by the same methodological principles and methodical, owing to this Atlas is a unified work, consistent with the national atlases of other countries.
Thematic block maps "General characteristics" reveals the general geographic features of the territory and society Ukraine, its place in the natural, economic, demographic, cultural and political space of Europe and the world.
Thematic block maps "History" reflects a modern vision of Ukrainian scientists-historians of major historical events and figures that influenced the creation of the Ukrainian state.
Thematic block maps "Natural conditions and natural resources", the largest by the number of topics and cards reflects the features and capabilities of all resource components of nature Ukraine. In creating maps of this unit participated in several departments, scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the largest compared to other units of cards, the number of performers. The sources of information are the results of own research staff scientific institutions of Ukraine and individual stock materials.
Block "Population and human development" devoted to different aspects allowed the characterization of the population, its structure, social development and environment. It presents the classic stories for the characteristics of the population (distribution and composition of population, demographic characteristics, migration, etc.) and new, modern - forming population, location and characteristics of ethnic communities multiethnic regions, religious organizations, human development. The basic source of information for mapping - materials first nationwide census (2001), Census of previous years and other statistical data.
The structure of the block of cards "Economy" built on the principle of consistent characteristics of the main sectors of the economy - financial, industrial, infrastructure. The first shows the financial potential of regions and activities of the banking system of Ukraine. Topical themes that characterize the manufacturing sector, submitted by the main economic activities (manufacturing, agriculture, water, forestry, fisheries). Among the infrastructural elements provide detailed description of transportation, communications and trade.
The content of the Atlas completes an information pack of cards "Ecological state of the environment." The relevant maps describing the ecological condition of components of nature (atmosphere, hydrosphere, soil, vegetation, wildlife). Displaying and human impact on the environment and ways to prevent it from environmental degradation.
The Atlas summarized modern dimensional information necessary for the legislative and executive authorities in the formulation of policy development. Atlas is a necessary source of knowledge in science, education and culture. Diversity of its scientific and practical importance of Atlas makes it national heritage.
National Atlas of Ukraine may be subject and information base for other atlases, national and regional information systems and other important information products. Given the status of the National Atlas as a state publication, its appearance will strengthen the prestige of Ukraine in the world.