Computer-assisted cartography : principles and prospects / Mark S. Monmonier.

Author
Monmonier, Mark S. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, ©1982.
Description
x, 214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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    Notes
    Includes index.
    Bibliographic references
    Bibliography: p. 178-185.
    Contents
    • AN INTRODUCTION: Computer hardware for graphic display
    • An historical perspective
    • Implementation and planning
    • COMPUTERS AND ALGORITHMS: Memory and logic
    • Computers and generable behavior
    • Algorithms and programming
    • RASTER SYMBOLS AND SURFACE MAPPING: Uses and limitations of raster symbols
    • Raster-mode surface mapping
    • Cartographic responsibilities and decisions
    • RASTER-MODE MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS: Overlay analysis
    • Graphic display
    • Analysis of satellite imagery
    • VECTOR SYMBOLS: Mathematical basics
    • Symbol generation
    • CARTOMETRY AND MAP PROJECTIONS: Cartometry
    • Projections and transformations
    • Stereoscopic views
    • Oblique views
    • CARTOGRAPHIC DATA STRUCTURES: Basic concepts
    • Topological considerations
    • COMPUTER-ASSISTED MAP DESIGN: Geographic content
    • Map layout
    • Planning color maps
    • Classification and mapped pattern
    • Generalization.
    ISBN
    • 0131653083
    • 9780131653085
    LCCN
    81014380
    OCLC
    7774358
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