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Fast flow-based algorithm for creating density-equalizing map projections

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Published in 2018 at "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America"

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1712674115

Abstract: Significance Geographic maps are a popular means to visualize spatial statistics. Conventionally, each map region is displayed with an area proportional to the actual land area. But equal-area maps can grossly misrepresent demographic data: Densely… read more here.

Keywords: algorithm creating; based algorithm; flow based; gross domestic ... See more keywords
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Electronic Navigational Charts: International Standards and Map Projections

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Published in 2020 at "Journal of Marine Science and Engineering"

DOI: 10.3390/jmse8040248

Abstract: Electronic navigational charts (ENCs) are geospatial databases, compiled for the operational use of Electronic Chart Display and Information systems (ECDIS) according to strict technical specifications of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). ECDIS is a GIS… read more here.

Keywords: international standards; electronic navigational; encs ecdis; map projections ... See more keywords