Essays about: "Cartography"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 77 essays containing the word Cartography.

  1. 21. The Origin of Streams : Stream cartography in Swiss pre alpine headwater

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Oskar Sjöberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Temporary stream; Stream cartography; Drainage density; Hydrological connection; Topographic wetness index; Upslope accumulated area; Stream head; Headwater catchment;

    Abstract : Temporary streams have received undeservedly little scientific attention and as a result their role in hydrological, biogeochemical and ecological processes is not yet fully understood. The ultimate goal of the research was to gain a better understanding of the temporary stream network and the processes that control it and determine how the active and connected stream length change with catchment wetness conditions to find simple methods to map seasonal and event-based changes in temporary flowing stream networks. READ MORE

  3. 22. 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

  4. 23. Examining the New Kind of Beauty Using the Human Being as a Measuring Instrument

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Jou-Hsuan Wu; [2015]
    Keywords : Cartography; scaling; head tail breaks; the theory of centers; fractals; and the mirror-of-the-self test;

    Abstract : A map combines scientific facts with aesthetic perceptions. This study argues that scaling is universal in mapping reality and evoking a sense of beauty. Scaling laws are used to reveal the underlying structures and dynamics of spatial features. Complex systems, such as living cities involve various interacting entities at all scales. READ MORE

  5. 24. A Graph-Based Approach to Procedural Terrain

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Vidak Mijailovic; [2015]
    Keywords : Terrain; real-time computer graphics; digital-cartography; graph-grammar; Perlin noise; diamond-square; Terräng; realtid datorgrafik; digital-kartografi; graf-grammatik; Perlin noise; diamond-square;

    Abstract : Procedural terrain generation is a field that handles procedural, not by hand, generated realistic looking terrain for use in simulations, video games, movie special effects or art. It allows for creation of vast and far more detailed terrain than humans can create by hand. In this paper a new method for procedural terrain generation is presented. READ MORE

  6. 25. The Road in the Park : Ideology and State power during the 20th century seen through Maps of the Swedish subarctic Abisko

    University essay from Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Peter Bennesved; [2014]
    Keywords : Abisko; Abisko National Park; E10; Maps; Cartography; Swedish 20th-century history; Arctic studies; state power; Digital humanities; Neatline; Abisko; Abisko nationalpark; E10; Kartor; kartografi; 1900-tals historia; statlig makt; Norrlands historia; Lapplands historia; digital humaniora;

    Abstract : The scope of this thesis is to show how the use of maps in political and scientific arguments functions as a mediator between ideological discourse and the physical landscape. This is done by studying three maps displaying the same geographical region but from different times and with different motifs. READ MORE