Computer Cartography Principles and Algorithm Basics

Author: Yan Haowen
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Computer Cartography (CAC) is one of the foundational disciplines in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), aimed at addressing the visualization of geographic data on various media. The establishment of this foundational discipline and its subsequent development are closely intertwined with advancements in cartography, GIS technology, computer science, geometry, graphics, and image processing technology. This book systematically elaborates on the fundamental principles and algorithms of CAC, divided into six chapters covering the following topics: Introduction; Theoretical Foundations of Computer Cartography; Data Models for Computer Cartography; Vector Data Processing Algorithms for Computer Cartography; Raster Data Processing Algorithms for Computer Cartography; and Applications of Computer Cartography Technology. For the references used, the text provides annotations, and each chapter includes a bibliography to facilitate readers in accessing original sources, conducting in-depth research, and gaining a comprehensive understanding. Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter help readers self-assess their grasp of the chapter content. This book can serve as a teaching text for undergraduate and graduate students in surveying, geography, and related disciplines, as well as a reference for professionals in related fields. It systematically summarizes and organizes research achievements in the principles and algorithms of computer cartography both domestically and internationally, conducting classification, comparative analysis, and refinement. Based on the fundamental principles and algorithms of computer cartography, the book provides a detailed exposition of the current state of computer cartography, extensions of data models, key insights into new algorithms, and the applications of computer cartography technology. The book is primarily divided into six chapters: Introduction, Theoretical Foundations of Computer Cartography, Data Models for Computer Cartography, Vector Data Processing Algorithms for Computer Cartography, Raster Data Processing Algorithms for Computer Cartography, and Applications of Computer Cartography Technology. This book can serve as a foundational textbook for master's and undergraduate students in GIS-related fields, as well as for advanced researchers engaged in GIS and computer cartography.