Taylor Geographic Information Systems

The Microcomputer and Modern Cartography
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4832-9286-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 1, 272 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Modern Cartography Series

Technological changes are revolutionising cartography and there is a growing convergence between geographic information systems and computer assisted cartography. This book describes in detail the relationship between geographic information systems and modern cartography and considers all aspects from data collection to presentation and applications. Written by some of the world's leading cartographers, the book examines the emergence of electronic mapping systems and stresses both analysis and visualisation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taylor, D. R. Fraser

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Geographic Information Systems: The Microcomputer and Modern Cartography;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;10
5;Dedication;6
6;Preface;8
7;List of Figures;12
8;List of Tables;15
9;About the Authors;16
10;Chapter 1. Geographic Information Systems: The Microcomputer and Modern Cartography ;22
10.1;Introduction;22
10.2;Cartography and Geographic Information Systems;26
10.3;The Convergence of Computer Assisted Cartography and GIS;27
10.4;The Impact of Microcomputer Technology;29
10.5;New Directions for Cartography in the Information Era;30
10.6;Cognition; Communication and Visualization;32
10.7;Beyond GIS: Electronic Atlases and Multi-Media Systems;35
10.8;Conclusion: Cartography as an Applied Discipline;39
10.9;References;39
11;Chapter 2. Cartographic Data Capture and Storage ;42
11.1;Introduction;42
11.2;Data Capture Devices and Systems;44
11.3;Storage Media;54
11.4;Conclusions;56
11.5;Acknowledgements;56
11.6;References and Selected Bibliography;56
12;Chapter 3. Developments in Equipment and Techniques: Microcomputer Graphics Environments ;60
12.1;Introduction;60
12.2;Microcomputer Graphics User Environments;61
12.3;Graphics System Components;62
12.4;Historical Origins;64
12.5;Vector Graphics;65
12.6;Raster Scan Graphics;66
12.7;Raster Scan Alphanumeric Displays;67
12.8;Personal Computer Graphics—the IBM Standards;70
12.9;Graphics Processors;74
12.10;Graphics Support Software;77
12.11;Complete Graphics Display Adaptors for the IBM PC;78
12.12;Workstations;80
12.13;Conclusion;80
13;Chapter 4. The Cartographic Workstation ;82
13.1;Introduction;82
13.2;History;82
13.3;Demands on a Cartographic Workstation;83
13.4;The Technical Platform;84
13.5;Cartographic Workstations at National and Land Survey of Sweden;85
13.6;Conclusion;86
13.7;References;86
14;Chapter 5. Methods for Structuring Digital Cartographic Data in a Personal Computer Environment1 ;88
14.1;Introduction;88
14.2;Basic Concepts and Definitions;90
14.3;Selection and Design of Cartographic Data Models: Form Versus Function;91
14.4;The Nature of Cartographic Data;94
14.5;Basic Cartographic Model Types;97
14.6;References;115
15;Chapter 6. Mapping Software for Microcomputers ;118
15.1;Introduction;118
15.2;Microcomputing Technology and Mapping Software;119
15.3;Microcomputer Mapping Software;120
15.4;Discussion;136
15.5;References;149
16;Chapter 7. Expert Systems in Cartographic Design ;150
16.1;Introduction;150
16.2;Expert Systems: Terms and Definitions;152
16.3;Cartographic Expert Systems;155
16.4;Map Design;156
16.5;Summary and Further Progress;167
16.6;Acknowledgements;168
16.7;References;168
17;Chapter 8. Digital Geographic Interchange Standards ;172
17.1;Introduction;172
17.2;Standards Issues;172
17.3;Areas of Standardization;175
17.4;Overview of Standards Activities;178
17.5;Conclusions;186
17.6;References;186
18;Chapter 9. Cartographic Data Display ;188
18.1;Introduction;188
18.2;Recent Developments in Data Display;192
18.3;Implications and Challenges;212
18.4;Conclusion;216
18.5;Acknowledgements;216
18.6;References;216
19;Chapter 10. Micro-Atlases and the Diffusion of Geographic Information: An Experiment with HyperCard ;222
19.1;Introduction;222
19.2;The General Context for the Development of Electronic Atlases;223
19.3;Potential of the Hypertext Concept for the Structuration and Visualization of Geographic Information;224
19.4;Mines and Minerals à la Carte;232
19.5;Conclusion;242
19.6;Acknowledgement;243
19.7;References;243
20;Chapter 11. Vehicle Navigation Systems;246
20.1;Introduction;246
20.2;Concepts;247
20.3;Essential Sensors;248
20.4;Non Map Matching Systems;249
20.5;Systems Without Route Planning and Route Guidance;250
20.6;Systems With Route Planning and Route Guidance;250
20.7;Infrastructure Assisted Systems;251
20.8;Digital Map Requirements;252
20.9;Data Model and Data Content;253
20.10;Outlook for the Future;255
20.11;References;256
21;Chapter 12. Cartographers and Microcomputers ;258
21.1;Technical Background;259
21.2;Image-less Maps;262
21.3;Knowledge Recomposition;263
21.4;Market Context;265
21.5;Conclusions;267
21.6;References;268
22;Index;270