Using Areal-Scale as Opposed to the Linear-Scale for Map Applications
Maps are made to scale. Scale represents the ratio of distance on the map to distance on a projected coordinate system, i.e., Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM). This specification is, however, limited by the fact that different lines produce different scales. This often has disadvantages for users...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Maney
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29834 |