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Online maps with APIs and webservices

By Michael P. Peterson (auth.) , Michael P. Peterson (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2012
ISBN
9783642274855, 3642274854
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-27485-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14844798 bytes)
Series
Lecture notes in geoinformation and cartography
Edition
1
Pages
318\313
Library
usenet tech
Time added
2013-03-30 20:00:00
Geographical Information Systems/Cartography

Description

The Internet has become the major form of map delivery. The current presentation of maps is based on the use of online services. This session examines developments related to online methods of map delivery, particularly Application Programmer Interfaces (APIs) and MapServices in general, including Google Maps API and similar services. Map mashups have had a major impact on how spatial information is presented. The advantage of using a major online mapping site is that the maps represent a common and recognizable representation of the world. Overlaying features on top of these maps provides a frame of reference for the map user. A particular advantage for thematic mapping is the ability to spatially reference thematic data.

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