Search Results for: The Relevance of Cartography

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The Mapping Challenges of Big Data

What is big data? Is big data really everywhere, like people say it is? Menno-Jan Kraak answers those questions.

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Why Maps Matter

This is the first of a regular column of the International Cartographic Association (ICA) in ArcNews, reflecting the long and outstanding cooper…

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The Magic of the Map

Maps are magic because they have all sorts of different uses and raise all kinds of interesting thoughts and questions.

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Establishing the Relevance of GIS in Your Organization

Your GIS program may be suffering from lack of relevance. Here’s how to revamp awareness about GIS in your organization.

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Experience the World of Maps and Mapping at the ICC

The International Cartographic Association will convene virtually and in person at the 30th International Cartographic Conference in Italy.

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Teaching Cartographic Best Practices Is a Must

Maps are the basis for what is accomplished in GIS, so GIS professionals need to know how to design, create, and use maps effectively.

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Celebrating International Map Year 2015/16

Geoinformation disciplines don’t receive the acceptance, understanding, and acknowledgment…

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The Importance of Context

Maps play an important role in travel, as people rely on them to get directions to and context about their destinations.

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Community Colleges Are Changing the Landscape of Geography Education

While the relevance of geography is being challenged at the university level, the growth of the field at community colleges is promising.

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Cartographers, Cape Town Is Calling

The International Cartographic Conference, being held in South Africa, will show how cartography is contributing to sustainable development.

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Blurry Borders

Many decisions—good and bad—are made based on the borders drawn on maps. The more information map readers have about these borders.

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About Maps, Emotions, and Trust

Effective maps often blend art and cartography to evoke emotions and reactions.

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