A map is an abstraction of reality that creates a model of the world or a part thereof, effectively projecting the curved surface of the earth onto a plane surface. Unlike images that model reality at an iconic level of representation, maps accomplish the same at a symbolic level. Maps are important communication, navigation and decision support tools. They also serve as mechanisms for both storage and communication of spatial data and information.
CITATION STYLE
Awange, J., & Kiema, J. (2019). Maps in Environmental Monitoring. In Environmental Science and Engineering (pp. 307–322). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03017-9_22
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.