Maps and the Internet
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Description
Edited by Michael P. Peterson
Chapter 1: Maps and the Internet an Introduction, authored by Michael P. Peterson.
Chapter 22: Cartography, Virtual Reality, and the Internet: Integrating Abstract Models of the Environment via the Internet, authored by Rex G. Cammack, UNO faculty member.
Chapter 28: Foundations of Research in Internet Cartography, authored by Michael P. Peterson.
This book examines a new trend affecting cartography and geographic information science. Presenting the work of over 30 authors from 16 different countries, the book provides an overview of current research in the new area of Internet Cartography. Chapters deal with the growth of this form of map distribution, uses in education, privacy issues, and technical aspects from the point of view of the map provider - including Internet protocols such as XML and SVG.
Many see the Internet as a revolution for cartography. Previously tied to the medium of paper and expensive large-format color print technology, maps had a limited distribution and use. The Internet made it possible to not only distribute maps to a much larger audience but also to incorporate interaction and animation in the display. Maps have also become timelier with some maps of traffic and weather being updated every few minutes. In addition, it is now possible to access maps from servers throughout the world. Finally, the Internet has made historic maps available for viewing to the public that were previously only available in map libraries with limited access.
ISBN
978-0080449449
Publication Date
2003
Publisher
Elsevier Science
City
Kidlington, Oxford
Department
Geography and Geology
Recommended Citation
Peterson, Michael P. and Cammack, Rex G., "Maps and the Internet " (2003). Faculty Books and Monographs. 47.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/facultybooks/47