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Chapter OutlineChapter 16: Introduction to Virtual and Web Mapping
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VIRTUAL AND WEB MAPPING INTRODUCTION
MAP FORMATS AND STRUCTURES
Raster Graphics
Raster Concepts
Selected Raster Image Formats
JPEG
GIF
PNG
TIFF
Animated Raster Map Formats
Vector Graphics
Vector Concepts
Selected Vector Formats
Flash SWF
SVG
PDF
VRML
UNDERSTANDING THE MEDIUM
Key Internet Concepts
The World Wide Web
The Graphics Display Monitor
DESIGN IMPLICATIONS FOR THEMATIC MAPPING
Constraints of the Medium
Limited Screen Real Estate and Resolution Ramifications
Other Screen Resolution Issues
Display Monitor Variations Limit Predictability
Solutions and Opportunities
Map Interactivity
Animation
Cybercartography
REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
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