Naslov
Cartographic Generalization and Contributions to its Automation

Autori
Bićanić, Zlatimir ; Solarić, Radovan

Izvornik
Geoadria (1331-2294) 7 (2002), 2; 5-21

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Cartography, generalization, chart, subject, object, process

Sažetak
The purpose of cartographic generalization is to represent a particular situation adapted to the needs of its users, with adequate legibili ty of the real situation and its perceptional congruity with the representation. Interesting are those situations which to some degree vary from the real situation in nature. This is a purposeful generalization where attention is directed towards particular, thematically valuable objects and their details. Difficulties in accomplishing the objectives of cartographic generalization are reflected in the basic approach. Some cartographers encourage the idea of complete prevalence of subjective approach to the process, yet accepting partial solutions that enable automated data processing of certain chart elements. Others stand for objectifying of all procedures, or schematic solving of all issues in the process, which will gradually lead up to the level where it could be termed automated. The latter is considered more acceptable by the authors of this paper, implying the necessary human intervention in the generalization, yet not to determine the course of the process, but just to act as a mediator.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geofizika, Geodezija

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