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3 dni temu · This workshop will discuss approaches and guidelines for creating map figures for academic books and journals. I will use QGIS to illustrate one workflow in a graphical GIS. This general workflow can be applied to other graphical GIS programs or even non-map figures.
5 dni temu · The process of transferring information from the Earth to a map causes every projection to distort at least one aspect of the real world—either shape, area, distance, or direction. The appropriate projection for a map depends on the scale of the map, and on the purposes for which it will be used.
5 dni temu · How big is the place shown on this map? What’s the distance between points on the map? How far is it from one end of the island to the other? How long is that road? Most recent maps (those made after the 18th century) include a scale.
27 cze 2024 · Using a scale on a map involves comparing distances on the map to corresponding distances in reality. This can be done by measuring the distance on the map and converting it to the actual distance using the scale.
17 cze 2024 · Social structures in sociology help sociologists to better understand how society functions. They allow sociologists to analyze the interactions between different social institutions, groups, individuals, communities, and other layers of society to better understand what they have in common and how they may differ.
23 cze 2024 · These projections aim to balance the distortion of size, shape, distance, and direction across the entire map. Examples of such projections include the Robinson projection, the Winkel tripel projection, and the Dymaxion map.
18 cze 2024 · Drawing an isodistance. With smappen, you can draw isodistances for your catchment areas easily and free of charge. These areas show everything within a certain distance of a given point. They are often used for market-analysis purposes, or for having a look at a delivery area.
