Showing papers in "Cartographic Journal in 1970"
TL;DR: Search was used as an experimental task to investigate one aspect of legibility in cartographic typography and found that search time in a one-name task is less a function of typography than it is of many other factors.
Abstract: Search was used as an experimental task to investigate one aspect of legibility in cartographic typography. Subjects searched a variety of maps under several different conditions. There are four major conclusions from this research. For random search of the maps containing only one typeface, the typographic variation from map to map did not produce a significant effect on average search time. On mixed-type maps, search is slowed if the user has no correct expectation of the appearance of the type in which the target name will appear. On these same maps, search is greatly speeded if the user has a correct expectation of the target name appearance. Search time in a one-name task is less a function of typography than it is of many other factors.
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TL;DR: In this paper, an analysis of existing typographic legibility literature (in which the word'map' never appears) is made which questions the applicability of such research findings to problems in cartographic type use.
Abstract: In this article, an analysis of existing typographic legibility literature (in which the word 'map' never appears) is made which questions the applicability of such research findings to problems in cartographic type use. It is concluded that findings based on speed-of-reading measures for continuous text materials are probably not applicable to cartography; the physiological and psychological processes involved in 'reading' the names on a map appear to be quite different from those used in reading text.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a series of projections of the whole sphere, consisting mainly of interrupted and re-centred forms of the Sinusoidal, Pseudo-Cylindrical, pseudo-Conical and Eckert and also some composites, are explained.
Abstract: This explains a series of projections of the whole sphere, consisting mainly of interrupted and re-centred forms of the Sinusoidal, Pseudo-Cylindrical, Pseudo-Conical and Eckert and also some composites. The author indicates that he would be interested in receiving comments from those specialising in this problem.
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TL;DR: The problem of digitising and regenerating continuous lines is considered from the point of view of the format of the digitised data and the quality of the regenerated line, both in width and positional accuracy.
Abstract: The problem of digitising and regenerating continuous lines is considered from the point of view of the format of the digitised data and the quality of the regenerated line, both in width and positional accuracy
10 citations
TL;DR: An account of a series of experiments in computer generalisation, in which the outline of the Netherlands at 1:25 000 scale has been used to generate aseries of generalisations between 1:600 000 and 1:3 500 000.
Abstract: This is an account of a series of experiments in computer generalisation, in which the outline of the Netherlands at 1:25 000 scale has been used to generate a series of generalisations between 1:600 000 and 1:3 500 000. Eight examples are reproduced, six of which compare the automatic generalisation with one taken from the Atlas of the Netherlands and the other two compare automatic generalisation using all digitised coordinates with that derived from using mean values of successive coordinates.The article was first published in Tijdschrift voor Kadaster en Landmeetkunde, 1969, 6, Leiden, under the title, “Toepassing van de reken-en-tekenautomaat bij structurele generalisatie” and is published here by kind permission of the Editors.
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe an attempt to obtain quantative information about the maps and atlases people possess, and how they make use of them, with a bias towards people who are members of certain societies and as such likely to be map users.
Abstract: This describes an attempt to obtain quantative information about the maps and atlases people possess, and how they make use of them. The sample is derived essentially from Scotland and the North of England, with a bias towards people who are members of certain societies and as such likely to be map users. Over 1500 completed questionnaire forms are carefully analysed in relation to a large number of topics, including the use of maps of different scales, holdings of different types of atlas, etc. The tentative conclusions firmly indicate the value of research of this type.
4 citations
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TL;DR: This paper was presented to the annual Symposium of the Society in September 1970, at the University of Bristol as discussed by the authors, where the authors discussed the role of maps in planning at national, regional and local levels.
Abstract: Maps play an important part in planning at national, regional and local levels. This role should increase ill the future as greater use is made of computers.This paper was presented to the annual Symposium of the Society in September 1970, at the University of Bristol.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors propose an atlas based on two levels of order: a horizontal division into nine sections, and a vertical division in the same sequential arrangement, in each case the structure is arranged according to distribution, analysis and synthesis.
Abstract: This atlas departs from the traditional geographcial or subject arrangement of contents, and attempts an organisation based on two levels of order: a horizontal division into nine sections, and a vertical division in the same sequential arrangement. In each case the structure is arranged according to Distribution, Analysis and Synthesis.
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TL;DR: The lack of satisfactory printed indices to the map content of English local topographical literature is discussed in this article, where the principal categories of maps and plans are outlined and set against the value of accompanying textual commentary.
Abstract: The lack of satisfactory printed indices to the map content of English local topographical literature is discussed. The principal categories of maps and plans are outlined and set against the value of accompanying textual commentary. Subscription lists and 'Proposals' are noted as examples of the necessity to explore the literature in depth.This paper was presented to the annual Symposium of the Society in September 1970, at the University of Bristol.
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TL;DR: Computer mapping is applied to the fields of business and planning to provide maps showing the number and percentage of persons living within a given distance at any point on the map.
Abstract: Computer mapping is applied to the fields of business and planning to provide maps showing the number and percentage of persons living within a given distance at any point on the map. The use of a ...
TL;DR: Experiments in computer-generated indexing techniques, with particular reference to The Cartographic Journal, are described.
Abstract: Experiments in computer-generated indexing techniques, with particular reference to The Cartographic Journal, are described.
TL;DR: The Royal United Services Institution Map Collection (RUSI Map Collection) as mentioned in this paper is a collection of maps from the RUSI map collection, which includes the following maps: 1.
Abstract: (1970). Royal United Services Institution Map Collection. The Cartographic Journal: Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 39-40.
TL;DR: In this paper, the evidence for the existence of John Norden's manuscript maps of Cornwall is discussed and the investigations leading to their discovery are described. But they do not discuss the nature of the documents themselves.
Abstract: This paper discusses the evidence for the existence of John Norden's manuscript maps of Cornwall and describes the investigations leading to their discovery.