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Measurements from Maps

Principles and Methods of Cartometry

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 1988
  • Latest edition
  • Author: D H Maling
  • Language: English

A classic text and reference work for students, academics and professionals approaching cartometry from a wide range of backgrounds - geography, cartography, forestry and… Read more

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Description

A classic text and reference work for students, academics and professionals approaching cartometry from a wide range of backgrounds - geography, cartography, forestry and stereology. The author hasd transcended these subject boundaries to produce a definitive and coherent guide to the theory and technique of measuring distance and areas on maps. To increase this book's accessibility, a minimum of mathematical knowledge is assumed.

Readership

Scientists & technologists in fields of geography, cartography, geology, forestry, resource evaluation/Graduate & undergraduate courses

Table of contents

CONTENTS INCLUDE: The nature of cartometry; The variability of cartometric measurements; Spatial sampling and cartometry; Area measurement by planimeter; Area determined by linear measurements; The cartometric definition, demarcation and recovery ofmaritime boundaries

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 1988
  • Language: English

About the author

DM

D H Maling

Affiliations and expertise
Formerly University of Wales