This comprehensive and well-established cartography textbook covers the theory and the
practical applications of map design and the appropriate use of map elements. It explains …

Exploratory data analysis (EDA) is about detecting and describing patterns, trends, and
relations in data, motivated by certain purposes of investigation. As something relevant is …

Our research goal was to determine which choropleth classification methods are most
suitable for epidemiological rate maps. We compared seven methods using responses by …

Descartes (formerly called IRIS) is a software system designed to support visual exploration
of spatially referenced data, eg demographic, economical, or cultural information about …

This second edition of Geographic Information Systems builds on the strengths of the first,
and incorporates important recent advances in GIS development and major new …

Geographic Information Systems mainly tend to be two dimensional, thus limiting the
applications. As GIS are being developed, researchers and practioners are finding new …

The mapping of agricultural land worldwide is exceptionally important since these maps
provide a robust foundation in regards to the open spatial database of agriculture. Mapping …

Dynamic mapping capabilities are providing enormous potential for visualizing spatial data.
Dynamic maps which exhibit observer-related behaviour are particularly appropriate for …

Global‐change investigations have been hindered by deficiencies in the availability and
quality of land‐cover data. The US Geological Survey and the University of Nebraska …

The paper reports on an experimental study aimed at assessing the usability of five different
interactive tools for exploratory analysis of geographically referenced data implemented in …