Cartography
GEO 225, Fall 2007
Geography & Meteorology Valapariso University
Isarithmic, Flow, and Map Animation
Two Forms:
Isometric and Isoplethic (true vs conceptual point data)
Flow Maps
- Quantiative Flow Maps
- Desire Line Maps
Design Issues
- Figure Ground
- Appropriate projection
- Line Scaling and Legend
Interactive Maps and Map Animation
Interactive Map
Dynamic Maps from National Atlas
Animated Map
Temporal Animation
Non-Temporal Animation
Spatial Trend Animation
Fly-through animation
Example (From "Between Reality and Abstraction" Michael Peterson)
Variables in animation
Size
Shape
Position
Speed.
Viewpoint
Distance
Scene
Texture,
Pattern, Shading, Color
Map Animation Examples
University of NE, Omaha examples
Additional Resources
Interactive and Animated Cartography