Basic Principles of Topography
This book gives a comprehensive overview of all relevant elements in topography and their practical application. It elaborates on the classical representation of terrain on maps such as cartographic projections, together with their classification, scale, and geographical elements. It is richly illus...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2018. |
| Series: | Springer Geography,
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72147-7 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Earth as Celestial Body
- Physical Characteristics of Land
- Representation of Land on Maps
- Mathematical Elements
- Scale
- Map Frames
- Hydrographic Elements
- Land and Vegetation
- Settlements
- Objects on Maps
- Communication as an Element of Maps
- Borders
- Geographical Names
- Coordinates
- Orientation in the Geographic Space
- Aerophotogrammetric and Satellite Images
- Mapping and Mapping of Vegetative Communities
- Literature
- Cartographic Signs
- Topographic Key.