Open AccessAtlases: Complex models of geospace
Author(s) -
Vesna Ikonović
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
glasnik srpskog geografskog društva
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2406-078X
pISSN - 0350-3593
DOI - 10.2298/gsgd0502133i
Subject(s) - electronic map , thematic map , computer science , atlas (anatomy) , projection (relational algebra) , scale (ratio) , space (punctuation) , information retrieval , data mining , cartography , pattern recognition (psychology) , artificial intelligence , geography , algorithm , geology , paleontology , real time computing , operating system
Atlas is modeled contexture contents of treated thematic of space on optimal map union. Atlases are higher form of cartography. Atlases content composition of maps which are different by projection, scale, format methods, contents, usage and so. Atlases can be classified by multi criteria. Modern classification of atlases by technology of making would be on: 1. classical or traditional (printed on paper and 2. electronic (made on electronic media - computer or computer station). Electronic atlases divided in three large groups: view-only electronic atlases, 2. interactive electronic atlases and 3. analytical electronic atlases