cartographic generalization

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• Cartographic generalization — Generalization has a long history in cartography as an art of creating maps for different scale and purpose. Cartographic generalization is the process of selecting and representing information of a map in a way that adapts to the scale of the… …   Wikipedia

• Generalization — is a foundational element of logic and human reasoning. Generalization posits the existence of a domain or set of elements, as well as one or more common characteristics shared by those elements. As such, it is the essential basis of all valid… …   Wikipedia

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• Topic outline of cartography — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of cartography topics. Cartography or mapmaking is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Maps have traditionally been made using pen and paper, but the advent and spread of computers has… …   Wikipedia

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• Geoffrey Edwards (Canada) — Geoffrey Edwards is a Canadian scientist who has held the Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Geomatics since 2001. Trained originally as an astrophysicist (Ph.D. in 1987 from Laval University, Quebec City, where he resides), he has published… …   Wikipedia

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• Ramer–Douglas–Peucker algorithm — The Douglas–Peucker algorithm is an algorithm for reducing the number of points in a curve that is approximated by a series of points. The initial form of the algorithm was independently suggested in 1972 by Urs Ramer and 1973 by David Douglas… …   Wikipedia