Causes and Consequences of Map Generalization

ISBN-13: 9780748407767 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 288 str.

Elsa Maria Joao; Elsa M. Jooao

Opis

This text describes late-1990s understanding of map generalization in the context of paper maps and GIS. Its particular value should be in helping to further automate and measure the process of map generalization.

Spis treści

1. Scale and Generalisation in GIS 2. The Consequences of Generalisation: A Review 3. Selecting and Preparing the Map 4. A Methodology for Measuring Generalisation Effects 5. Generalisation Effects on Individual Features 6. The Impact of Generalisation of GIS Map Manipulations 7. The Importance of Generalisation Effects: Repercussions for the future of GIS d

O autorze

Elsa Joao (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland) (Author)