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AUTOMATED CARTOGRAPHY [1 record]

Record 1 2018-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Cartography
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

The use of computer graphics technology to produce maps.

OBS

May include specialized CAD [computer-aided drafting] technology for digitizing and editing map features, and DBMS [database management systems] technology to produce thematic maps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Cartographie
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

La cartographie automatique ne parvient pas à s'affranchir des problèmes inhérents au découpage des unités territoriales de recensement et à la fiabilité des données statistiques. L'ordinateur ne restitue, après traitement, que les bases déjà intégrées dans le système.

OBS

cartographie automatisée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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