kortlægge

Kortlægge is a Danish verb meaning to map or to map out. It is used in several contexts to describe the process of creating a map, chart, or representation of a system, space, or dataset. The term is formed from the noun kort (map) and the verb lægge (to lay/place). In Danish, kortlægning is the noun form, referring to the act or result of mapping.

In geographic and spatial planning contexts, kortlægning involves collecting spatial data (locations, boundaries, features), organizing it in a geographic information system (GIS), and producing a map or spatial model. It includes defining the scope, acquiring data, designing the map, and validating with stakeholders. In environmental sciences, it can describe mapping of habitats, resources, or ecosystems.

In data management and information technology, kortlægge often means mapping data elements across sources or systems, such as mapping fields from one database to another, or mapping business processes to software modules. Process mapping or value-stream mapping are forms of kortlægning in business analysis.

Key considerations include data quality, scale, accuracy, and currency; ethical and legal considerations for sensitive data; and the need for clear metadata and documentation. The results can be published as maps, diagrams, datasets, or process models.