Cartographic Tutorial

Author: Ma Yongli
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Publish Date: 1998-02-01
Features: This book focuses on the application of topographic maps, thematic maps, and related content. It includes an introduction, map mathematical foundations, map language, cartographic generalization, map surveying, topographic maps, thematic maps and map atlases, map compilation, map analysis and application, a brief history and outlook of cartography, totaling ten chapters. It systematically elaborates on various concepts in the field of cartography, as well as the basic theories and technical methods of map production and application. It introduces advanced computer cartographic systems and remote sensing image mapping methods, as well as new theories and achievements in contemporary cartography, reflecting the current level of the discipline. Emphasizing practicality and operability, it facilitates heuristic teaching and self-study. This book is suitable for teaching use in non-map-related geology majors at various higher education institutions, and can also serve as a reference book or self-study textbook for professionals in geology, surveying, military, civil engineering, water conservancy, agriculture and forestry, environmental protection, transportation, toponymy, and tourism.