Erle, Schuyler
Mapping Hacks: Tips & Tools for Electronic Cartography (Hacks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780596007034
- author:
- Erle, Schuyler
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OReilly Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 564
- Genre:
- Computers / Computer Graphics / Design
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Creating maps has been a constant pursuit throughout history, from Lewis and Clark's pencil-sketched trails to Jacques Cousteau's sophisticated ocean floor charts. With modern computing and public mapping data becoming increasingly accessible, mapmaking is now within reach of ordinary PC users.
This comprehensive resource provides 100 simple techniques for developers and power users to create digital maps or visualize geographic data. The authors guide you through the process step by step, showing where to find the best sources of geographic data and how to integrate it into your own map.
Mapping Hacks also covers interpreting and manipulating cartography data, incorporating personal photo galleries into maps, and using GPS devices for practical navigation applications. With these industrial-strength tips and tools, you can effectively create digital maps and navigate with ease.
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