Computer cartography, the Glossary

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1. 34 relations: Applied science, Archaeology, Architecture, Automotive navigation system, Cartography, Digital architecture, Digital elevation model, Digital geologic mapping, Earth, Engineering, Environmental science, Forestry, Geographic information system, Geology, Global Positioning System, International Atomic Time, Laptop, Map, Mark Monmonier, Mining, Orbit, Personal digital assistant, Roger Tomlinson, Satellite imagery, Simultaneous localization and mapping, Sound map, Surveying, Tablet computer, Thematic map, Three-dimensional space, Waldo R. Tobler, World Geodetic System, 3D reconstruction, 3D scanning.

2. Digital mapping

Applied science

Applied science is the application of the scientific method and scientific knowledge to attain practical goals.

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Archaeology

Archaeology or archeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture.

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Architecture

Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction.

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Automotive navigation system

An automotive navigation system is part of the automobile controls or a third party add-on used to find direction in an automobile.

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Cartography

Cartography (from χάρτης chartēs, 'papyrus, sheet of paper, map'; and γράφειν graphein, 'write') is the study and practice of making and using maps. Computer cartography and Cartography are geodesy.

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Digital architecture

Digital architecture refers to aspects of architecture that feature digital technologies or considers digital platforms as online spaces.

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Digital elevation model

A digital elevation model (DEM) or digital surface model (DSM) is a 3D computer graphics representation of elevation data to represent terrain or overlaying objects, commonly of a planet, moon, or asteroid.

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Digital geologic mapping

Digital geologic mapping is the process by which geological features are observed, analyzed, and recorded in the field and displayed in real-time on a computer or personal digital assistant (PDA).

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Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life.

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Engineering

Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to solve technical problems, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve systems.

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Environmental science

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, meteorology, mathematics and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, and atmospheric science) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.

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Forestry

Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests and woodlands for associated resources for human and environmental benefits.

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Geographic information system

A geographic information system (GIS) consists of integrated computer hardware and software that store, manage, analyze, edit, output, and visualize geographic data.

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Geology

Geology is a branch of natural science concerned with the Earth and other astronomical objects, the rocks of which they are composed, and the processes by which they change over time.

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Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS), originally Navstar GPS, is a satellite-based radio navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. Computer cartography and Global Positioning System are geodesy.

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International Atomic Time

International Atomic Time (abbreviated TAI, from its French name temps atomique international) is a high-precision atomic coordinate time standard based on the notional passage of proper time on Earth's geoid.

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Laptop

A laptop computer or notebook computer, also known as a laptop or notebook, is a small, portable personal computer (PC).

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Map

A map is a symbolic depiction emphasizing relationships between elements of some space, such as objects, regions, or themes. Computer cartography and map are geodesy.

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Mark Monmonier

Mark Stephen Monmonier (born February 2, 1943) is a Distinguished Professor of Geography and the Environment at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University.

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Mining

Mining is the extraction of valuable geological materials and minerals from the surface of the Earth.

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Orbit

In celestial mechanics, an orbit (also known as orbital revolution) is the curved trajectory of an object such as the trajectory of a planet around a star, or of a natural satellite around a planet, or of an artificial satellite around an object or position in space such as a planet, moon, asteroid, or Lagrange point.

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Personal digital assistant

A personal digital assistant (PDA) is a multi-purpose mobile device which functions as a personal information manager.

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Roger Tomlinson

Roger Frank Tomlinson (17 November 1933 – 7 February 2014) was an English-Canadian geographer and the primary originator of modern geographic information systems (GIS), and has been acknowledged as the "father of GIS.".

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Satellite imagery

Satellite images (also Earth observation imagery, spaceborne photography, or simply satellite photo) are images of Earth collected by imaging satellites operated by governments and businesses around the world.

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Simultaneous localization and mapping

Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is the computational problem of constructing or updating a map of an unknown environment while simultaneously keeping track of an agent's location within it.

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Sound map

Sound maps are digital geographical maps that put emphasis on the sonic representation of a specific location.

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Surveying

Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art, and science of determining the terrestrial two-dimensional or three-dimensional positions of points and the distances and angles between them.

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Tablet computer

A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device, typically with a mobile operating system and touchscreen display processing circuitry, and a rechargeable battery in a single, thin and flat package.

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Thematic map

A thematic map is a type of map that portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject matter (theme) in a geographic area.

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Three-dimensional space

In geometry, a three-dimensional space (3D space, 3-space or, rarely, tri-dimensional space) is a mathematical space in which three values (coordinates) are required to determine the position of a point.

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Waldo R. Tobler

Waldo Rudolph Tobler (November 16, 1930 – February 20, 2018) was an American-Swiss geographer and cartographer.

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World Geodetic System

The World Geodetic System (WGS) is a standard used in cartography, geodesy, and satellite navigation including GPS. Computer cartography and World Geodetic System are geodesy.

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3D reconstruction

In computer vision and computer graphics, 3D reconstruction is the process of capturing the shape and appearance of real objects.

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3D scanning

3D scanning is the process of analyzing a real-world object or environment to collect three dimensional data of its shape and possibly its appearance (e.g. color). Computer cartography and 3D scanning are geodesy.

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See also

Digital mapping

• Computer cartography
• Mobile mapping
• Web mapping

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_cartography

Also known as Computerized map, Digital Mapping, Digital cartography, Digital map, History of digital mapping.