Essays about: "Cartographic guidelines"

Found 3 essays containing the words Cartographic guidelines.

  1. 1. Automatic icon placement approach for improved association & walkability on city wayfinding maps

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Sofia Apostolidou; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; Cartography; Icon placement; High density; City wayfinding maps; Quality metrics; Association; Disturbance; Legibility; Cartographic guidelines; Grid algorithm; Evaluation; Multi-objective optimization; NSGA-II; Pareto front; Walkability; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With the evolution of cartography from hand-drawn to digital maps, the task of icon placement has become increasingly complex. Nowadays there is a need to automate this process to produce high quality results in less time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Visualizing the third dimension : map guidelines for a 3D detailed development plan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Stephanie Elizabeth Judge; [2019]
    Keywords : physical geography and ecosystem analysis; 3D Visualization; public participation; map guidelines; detailed development plan; sustainable development; geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Public participation during urban development is key for setting a project up for success and for supporting sustainable growth, but current detailed development plans available in paper-based 2D format are difficult for the public to understand. The literature has shown that the introduction of 3D visualizations can improve citizens’ understanding of a plan proposal; however, moving from static 2D to digital 3D space requires effective visualization tailored to this specific application. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cartographic design of thematic polygons : a comparison using eye-movement metrics analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Andreas Kiik; [2015]
    Keywords : physical geography; geography; map design research; cartographic design; thematic polygons; eye-tracking; geoportal; cognitive cartography; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Map design research has strongly come into the agenda with the extensive use of GIS and maps in geoportals. Geoportals are used to find, access and display geographic data via the Internet. Novel opportunities and techniques for displaying geographic data in viewing services also introduce new challenges and issues in cartographic design. READ MORE