Maps: A Guide to Innovative Design

Abstract

This report is directed toward the designers and users of maps. Its purpose is to facilitate innovation in these functions by: (1) establishing a psychological model of the mapping process, (2) presenting outstanding examples of map designs, and (3) considering implications of computer technology for the production of new and improved maps. Each of these topics forms a separate chapter. The chapter on map examples contains about 160 modern and historical maps, illustrated and briefly described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069153

Entities

People

  • Gershon Weltman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cartography
  • Commerce
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Display Systems
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Information Processing
  • Operating Systems
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Topography
  • Urban Areas

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  • Business Analytics
  • Systems Analysis and Design