Map use : reading and analysis
Title:
Map use : reading and analysis
Author:
Kimerling, A. Jon.
ISBN:
9781589481909
Edition:
6th ed.
Publication Information:
Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press Academic, c2009.
Physical Description:
xxviii, 493 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
General Note:
Previous edition cataloged under Muehrcke, Phillip.
Contents:
Pt. 1: Map reading: 1. The earth and earth coordinates ; 2. Map scale ; 3. Map projections ; 4. Grid coordinate systems ; 5. Land partitioning ; 6. Relief portrayal ; 7. Qualitative thematic maps ; 8. Quantitative thematic maps ; 9. Image maps ; 10. Map accuracy and uncertainty -- Pt. 2. Map analysis: 11. Distance finding ; 12. Direction finding an compasses ; 13. Position finding and navigation ; 14. GPS and maps ; 15. Area and volume measures ; 16. Surface analysis ; 17. Spatial pattern analysis ; 18. Spatial association analysis -- Appendix A. Digital cartographic data ; B. Selected navigation and GPS abbreviations and acronyms ; C. Tables -- Glossary.
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