GEOG 181

a very detailed map and accurate map of a smaller location

not as detailed map that covers a large area

points, lines, and polygons

dispersed, random, and cluster

Equal Interval and Quantile interval

Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS

mapping with imagery:aerial and satellite photography

computer based mapping used to capture, analyze, manipulate, and visualize geospatial information

satellite mapping using wifi and cellular network to find location on earth.

cylindrical, conical, and Azimuthal

area, distance, direction, size

and aerial photo taken at an angle (Bing Maps)

photos view from top (Google Maps)

The process of removing the effects of image perspective (tilt) and relief (terrain) effects for the purpose of creating a correct image

the middle point of an aerial photo that is the most accurate

where on the map is the least to not distorted at all.

only black an white photography that captures grayish scale

is only seen through red, green, and blue colors by the human eye

cannot be seen by a human eye

data that is not directly linked to a geospatial location ("Thematic maps")

Web Mapping and Open Street-Map

Sharing of maps on the internet from organizations to individuals (map quest, wikimaps)

users contribute data using GPS points of aerial photography. A large web-based project to create a digital map of world

users contribute to one process

a standardize code that can be inserted into info in order to note its appropriate geographic location (Instagram)

allows collaboration, information sharing, user designed interoperability. Two-way information flow. Ability to edit

one-way info flow. Users role is only to initiate the downloading of content

static sensors, sensors carried by humans, vehicles, and animals, Humans themselves and their natural senses

communities or networks of citizens who act as observers in some domain of science

purpose: to update the maps and plans of disaster areas so as to publish them on web

aiming to inform the general public with various sources of info (google maps)

Purpose: collect relevant data to support decision making. For creating and updating base maps and content (API)

Purpose: produce and update base maps and data (wiki)