Elements of cartography
This revised and updated edition integrates the latest in modern technology with traditional cartographic principles. While providing a solid conceptual foundation in cartographic methodology, the text also introduces advances that have greatly altered cartographic techniques
674 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cm
9780471555797, 0471555797
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Cartography today
Nature of cartography
History of cartography
Basic geodesy
Map projections
Scale, reference, and coordinate systems
Ground sruvey and positioning
Remote sensing data collection
Census and sampling
Data models for digital cartographic information
Map digitizing
Image processing
Digital databases
Geographic and cartographic database concepts
Managing large databases
Data measurement and basic statistical processing
Geographic information systems
Cartographic design
Color theory and models
Color and pattern creation and specification
Color and pattern use
Typography and lettering the map
Map compilation
Selection and generalization principles
Symbolization: feature attributes at points, lines, and areas
Symbolization: feature attribute volumes
Portraying the land-surface form
Multivariate mapping and modeling
Dynamic/interactive mapping
Map reproduction
Map production
Appendixes: A. Federal geographic digital data products
B. Data and graphic file formats
C. Selected list of mapping software vendors
D. Graphic arts photography
E. Useful addresses for remote sensing products
F. Photo-mechanical map production