The clutter effect occurs when there is an excessive amount of information in a map or when
this information is disorganized. Measurement of clutter is essential to improve the quality of …

The process of reading a topographic map requires users to recognize and learn the
cartographic symbols of the key (or legend) while interpreting the territory as depicted on the …

Is aesthetics an objective in the map design process? This question echoes our long-term
research: does aesthetic quality improve map efficiency? In this paper, we discuss the …

Topographic mapping in Brazil has been performed without the direct application of
cartographic theory to reflect local conditions. This problem is even more pronounced …

In traditional generalisation flow lines, the target map is specified upstream, manually, by
cartographers and is intended to answer generic, well-identified user needs. In the emerging …

In the investigation of urban development over centuries, the comparison of appropriate
maps forms an essential component. The aim of this project is an improvement of an …

Automatic rendering of a Cassini style Page 1 Automatic rendering of a Cassini style Sidonie
Christophe, Charlotte Hoarau, Laurane Boulanger, Jérémie Turbet, David Vanderhaeghe …

On coastal areas, recent increase in production of open-access high-quality data over large
areas reflects high interests in modeling and geovisualization, especially for applications of …

Information is the aggregate of sign contents or meanings which can be retrieved from a
map. This study tentatively summarizes the basic characteristics of the information. Two …

Nous pensons que le style topographique est définissable à travers trois paramètres: les
pratiques cartographiques (la manière de construire la carte), l'apparence visuelle (le rendu …