Mapping in the Cloud

Michael P. Peterson

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN: 9781462510412
• eBook ISBN: 9781462514052
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Geography
• Index: Geography

This engaging text provides a solid introduction to mapmaking in the era of cloud computing. It takes students through both the concepts and technology of modern cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Web-based mapping. Conceptual chapters delve into the meaning of maps and how they are developed, covering such topics as map layers, GIS tools, mobile mapping, and map animation. Methods chapters take a learn-by-doing approach to help students master application programming interfaces and build other technical skills for creating maps and making them available on the Internet. The companion website offers invaluable supplementary materials for instructors and students.

Pedagogical Features
*End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and exercises.
*Extensive graphics illustrating the concepts and procedures.
*Downloadable PowerPoints for each chapter.
*Downloadable code files (where applicable) for the exercises.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• Contents
• CHAPTER 1. An Introduction to Maps and the Internet
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 The Internet
• 1.3 The Internet and Map Use
• 1.4 The Cost of Maps
• 1.5 About This Book
• 1.6 A Look Ahead
• 1.7 Questions
• 1.8 References
• CHAPTER 2. The Internet Map Landscape
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Maps on Paper
• 2.3 Computer Maps
• 2.4 Finding Maps
• 2.5 Finding a Map’s Address
• 2.6 Summary
• 2.7 Exercise
• 2.8 Questions
• 2.9 References
• CHAPTER 3. The Meaning of Mapping
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Maps in the Mind
• 3.3 The Purpose of Maps
• 3.4 Summary
• 3.5 Questions
• 3.6 References
• CHAPTER 4. A Map Gallery
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Single-Page Map Gallery
• 4.3 HTML Editors
• 4.4 Multipage Gallery
• 4.5 Describing the Map
• 4.6 Website Hosting
• 4.7 Summary
• 4.8 Exercise
• 4.9 Questions
• 4.10 References
• CHAPTER 5. Maps as a Mirror of Civilization
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Early Cartography
• 5.3 Early Navigation
• 5.4 Maps from Photos
• 5.5 Remote Sensing
• 5.6 Summary
• 5.7 Questions
• 5.8 References
• CHAPTER 6. The Online Street Map
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Map Views
• 6.3 Map Data
• 6.4 Rendering
• 6.5 Summary
• 6.6 Exercise
• 6.7 Questions
• 6.8 References
• CHAPTER 7. Map Scale and Abstraction
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Map Scale
• 7.3 Cartographic Abstraction
• 7.4 Summary
• 7.5 Exercises
• 7.6 Questions
• 7.7 References
• CHAPTER 8. Programming the Web with JavaScript
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Programming Languages
• 8.3 JavaScript Examples
• 8.4 Mouseover Maps
• 8.5 Summary
• 8.6 Exercises
• 8.7 Questions
• 8.8 References
• CHAPTER 9. Map Digitizing and GPS
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 The Vector Map
• 9.3 Digital Map Input
• 9.4 Maps from GPS
• 9.5 Summary
• 9.6 Exercise
• 9.7 Questions
• 9.8 References
• CHAPTER 10. Map Mashups
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Google Maps API
• 10.3 Other Mapping APIs
• 10.4 Mapping APIs from China
• 10.5 Mapstraction
• 10.6 Summary
• 10.7 Exercise
• 10.8 Questions
• 10.9 References
• CHAPTER 11. Points and Point Data
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Geodesy and the Datum
• 11.3 Coordinate Systems
• 11.4 Geocoding
• 11.5 Summary
• 11.6 Exercises
• 11.7 Questions
• 11.8 References
• CHAPTER 12. Point Maps and Graduated Symbols
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Markers
• 12.3 Mapping Multiple Points
• 12.4 Mapping Points through GeoRSS and KML
• 12.5 Mapping Data from a Fusion Table
• 12.6 Geocoding
• 12.7 Graduated Point Symbols
• 12.8 Problem of Symbol Overlap
• 12.9 Summary
• 12.10 Exercise
• 12.11 Questions
• 12.12 References
• CHAPTER 13. The Online Map
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Client–Server Architecture
• 13.3 XML
• 13.4 Web Mapping Services
• 13.5 Web Publishing
• 13.6 Summary
• 13.7 Questions
• 13.8 References
• CHAPTER 14. Line and Area Map Mashups
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Lines
• 14.3 Polygons
• 14.4 Summary
• 14.5 Exercise
• 14.6 Questions
• 14.7 References
• CHAPTER 15. Map Layers and GIS
• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Raster
• 15.3 Vector
• 15.4 Summary
• 15.5 Questions
• 15.6 References
• CHAPTER 16. Map Layer Mashups
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Layer Overlays
• 16.3 Standard Layer Overlays
• 16.4 KML Overlays
• 16.5 Image Tiling
• 16.6 Summary
• 16.7 Exercise
• 16.8 Questions
• 16.9 References
• CHAPTER 17. Databases, MySQL, and PHP
• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 Types of Databases
• 17.3 Relational Database
• 17.4 SQL
• 17.5 Spatial SQL
• 17.6 PHP
• 17.7 PostgresSQL and PostGIS
• 17.8 Summary
• 17.9 Questions
• 17.10 References
• CHAPTER 18. Mapping from a Database
• 18.1 Introduction
• 18.2 HTML and JavaScript with PHP
• 18.3 Creating the Online Database
• 18.4 Connecting to the Database
• 18.5 Querying the Database
• 18.6 Querying a Database of Lines
• 18.7 Querying a Polygon Database
• 18.8 Point Input from a Map
• 18.9 Summary
• 18.10 Exercise
• 18.11 Questions
• 18.12 References
• CHAPTER 19. Mobile Mapping
• 19.1 Introduction
• 19.2 Comparison of the Internet and Mobile Technology
• 19.3 The Mobile Medium
• 19.4 Positioning Technology
• 19.5 Mobile Phone Navigators
• 19.6 Location-Based Services and Social Mapping
• 19.7 Mobile Data Communication
• 19.8 Locational Privacy
• 19.9 Summary
• 19.10 Questions
• 19.11 References
• CHAPTER 20. Local Mapping
• 20.1 Introduction
• 20.2 W3C Geolocation API
• 20.3 Me on My Map
• 20.4 Updated Positioning
• 20.5 Reverse Geocoding to Find the Street Address
• 20.6 Customizing the Geolocation Request
• 20.7 Summary
• 20.8 Exercise
• 20.9 Questions
• 20.10 References
• CHAPTER 21. Maps That Move
• 21.1 Introduction
• 21.2 The Changing Medium of Animation
• 21.3 Types of Map Animation
• 21.4 Summary
• 21.5 Questions
• 21.6 References
• CHAPTER 22. Animated Mapping
• 22.1 Introduction
• 22.2 Animation with Markers
• 22.3 Animating List Items
• 22.4 Animation with Street View
• 22.5 Animation with a Digital Globe
• 22.6 Summary
• 22.7 Exercise
• 22.8 Questions
• 22.9 References
• CHAPTER 23. The Cartographic Exchange
• 23.1 Introduction
• 23.2 Importance of Interaction
• 23.3 The Need for Speed
• 23.4 The Medium of Mapping
• 23.5 Familiarity Breeds Acceptance
• 23.6 Maintaining the Map
• 23.7 Mobile Maps
• 23.8 Cartographic Spaghetti
• 23.9 Conclusion
• 23.10 Questions
• 23.11 References
• Index
• About the Author