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
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
Readership
Scientists & technologists in fields of geography, cartography, geology, forestry, resource evaluation/Graduate & undergraduate courses
Table of contents
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
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1988
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
DM
D H Maling
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly University of Wales