Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Authors |
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Chapter 1 Geographical Information Science And Maps |
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1.1 The Map as an Interface |
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1.3 Geographical Information Systems |
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1.4 Geospatial Analysis Operations |
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1.5 The Spatial Infrastructure and Maps |
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1.6 Cartographic Education |
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Chapter 2 Data Acquisition |
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2.1 The Need to Know Acquisition Methods |
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2.1.1 Terrestrial Surveys |
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2.1.2 Photogrammetrical Surveys |
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2.1.3 Lidar or Laser Altimetry |
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2.1.6 Digitizing or Scanning Analogue Maps |
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2.1.7 Using Existing Boundary Files |
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2.1.8 Socio-economic Statistical Files |
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2.1.9 (Geo)physical Data Files |
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2.1.10 Environmental Data Files |
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2.1.11 Volunteered Geographical Information; Citizen Science |
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2.2 Vector File Characteristics |
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2.3 Raster File Characteristics |
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2.4 Deriving Data from Existing Maps |
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2.4.1 Finding the Proper Map: Documentation |
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2.5 Working with Digital Data |
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2.5.1 Modelling the World |
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2.5.4 Hybrid Use of the Database |
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Chapter 3 Map Characteristics |
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3.2 Definitions of Cartography |
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45 | (4) |
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3.3 The Cartographic Communication Process |
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3.4 Map Functions and Map Types |
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Chapter 4 Gis Applications: Which Map To Use? |
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4.1 Maps and the Mature of QIS Applications |
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4.2 Cadastre and Utilities: Use of Large-Scale Maps |
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4.2.1 Cadastral Maps in Use |
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4.2.2 Utility Maps at Work |
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4.3 Geospatial Analysis in Geography: Use of Small-Scale Maps |
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4.3.1 Socio-economic Maps |
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4.4 Geospatial, Thematic and Temporal Comparisons |
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4.4.1 Comparing Geospatial Data's Geometry Component |
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4.4.2 Comparing the Attribute Components of Geospatial Data |
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4.4.3 Comparing the Temporal Components of Geospatial Data |
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Chapter 5 Map Design And Production |
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5.2 Symbols to Portray Data Related to Points, Lines, Areas and Volumes |
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5.4 Typography: Conceptual and Design Aspects of Text on the Map |
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5.5 Requirements for the Cartographic Component of GIS Packages |
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5.5.3 Graphical User Interface |
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5.6 Map Design and Production |
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5.8 Web Maps and Multimedia |
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6.3 Geometric Transformations |
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6.4.1 Background and Concepts |
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6.4.2 Cartographic Generalization |
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6.4.3 Generalization Processes and Tools |
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6.5.2 Digital Terrain Models |
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6.5.3 Terrain Visualization |
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6.6 Topographic Data: Mapping and Charting Organizations |
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6.6.2 OpenStreetMap (OSM) |
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6.6.4 USGS National Nap Concept |
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Chapter 7 Statistical Mapping |
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7.3.1.2 Frequency Diagram |
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7.3.1.3 Cumulative Frequency Diagram |
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7.3.2 Mathematical Approach |
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7.3.2.3 Arithmetic Series |
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7.4 Cartographical Data Analysis |
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7.5.1 Chorochromatic Maps or Mosaic Maps |
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7.5.2 Choropleth Maps or Choropleths |
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7.5.5 Absolute Proportional Method |
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7.5.9 Statistical Surfaces |
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8.3.1 Temporal Animations |
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8.3.2 Non-Temporal Animations |
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Chapter 9 Maps At Work: Presenting And Using Geospatial Data In Maps And Atlases |
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9.3.1 Electronic Atlas Types |
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9.3.2 Electronic Atlas Functionality |
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9.6 Atlases at Work: Map-Use Functions |
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9.6.1 Explaining Patterns |
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9.6.2 Comparison and Analysis |
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9.6.3 Analysis and Decision-Making |
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9.6.4 Conditions for Proper Use of the Maps |
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9.7 Working with (Web-Based) Electronic Atlases |
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Chapter 10 Maps At Work: Analysis And Geovisualization |
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Chapter 11 Cartography At Work: Maps As Decision Tools |
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11.2 Management and Documentation of Spatial Information |
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11.2.1 Retrieving Geodata |
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11.3 Outdated Data: At Work with the Digital Chart of the World |
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11.3.1 Case 1: The Netherlands' Railroads |
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11.3.2 Case 2: East African Highlands |
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11.4 Accessibility: Cartography, GIS and Spatial Information Policy |
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11.5 Copyright and Liability |
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11.5.2 Exceptions to the Copyright Law |
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11.5.3 Doubtful Copyright Protection of Geographical Information |
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11.5.4 Freedom of Information Act |
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11.5.5 Copyright and the Internet |
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11.5.6 Creative Commons Licences |
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11.5.7 Right of Possession |
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11.5.8 Public Lending Right |
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11.5.9 International Differences |
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11.6 Map Use and Usability |
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11.7 Maps and GIScience Revisited |
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References |
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Index |
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