Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive introduction of web map services including online map design principles, theories of cybercartography, various real-world mapping applications, and the related Web GIS technologies. The goal of this book is to provide a practical learning guide to cartographic graduate students and GIS/Cartography professionals who are interested in developing web mapping applications. Recent developments of network-based cybercartography has created a strong interest and academic research emphasis in the area of web mapping. This book provides a systematic overview and step-by-step training modules for GIS/Cartography professionals.
Contents
1. Introduction to Web Mapping Design.- 2. The Development of Network-based Cybercartography.- 3. Getting Started with Web Mapping Tools.- 4. The Design Principles of Web Mapping.- 5. The Technologies of Web Mapping.- 6. Evaluation and Maintenance of Web Map Services.- 7. On-line Mapping Case Study.- 8. Mobile Mapping.- 9. Future Directions and Conclusion.
