Map Use & Analysis

4. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-0-07-303748-6
Verlag: MCGRAW HILL BOOK CO

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 219 mm x 274 mm, Gewicht: 798 g

This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of maps. It explains how to use maps to obtain information about a wide variety of topics. Throughout the book, maps are viewed in a broad framework. Thus, the discussion includes mental maps, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, computer-assisted cartography, and geographical information systems, in addition to traditional printed maps. The writing style is neither formalistic nor casual, with an emphasis on clarity of explanation. The discussions assume that the reader has no specific prior knowledge of the topic, so that even novice map users can understand and use the information and techniques presented.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Campbell, John

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geodäsie, Kartographie, GIS, Fernerkundung
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geodäsie, Kartographie, Fernerkundung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction2 Basic Mapping Processes3 Map Projections4 Locational and Land-Partitioning Systems5 Scale and Generalization Concepts6 Measurement from Maps7 Route Selection and Navigation8 Terrain Representation9 Contour Interpretation10 Topographic Features11 Qualitative and Quantitative Information12 Characteristics of Map Features: Shape and Point Patterns13 Characteristics of Map Features: Networks and Trees14 Cartograms and Special Purpose Maps15 Maps and Graphs16 Map Misuse17 Remote Sensing from Airborne Platforms18 Remote Sensing from Space19 Computer-Assisted Cartography20 Digital Map Applications21 Geographic Information SystemsAppendixesA U.S. and Canadian Map Producers and Information SourcesB Foreign MapsC CopyrightD Magnetic Compass UseE Map Storage and Cataloging SystemsF British National Grid

Über Autor(innen)

Campbell, John
John Campbell recently retired from his teaching position at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside where he has taught for 26 years. He received his BA in geography from the University of Washington