Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Topographic Map of Florida


Topographic map of Florida

This topographic map displays the State of Florida.

This map type is used to show the representation of relief using contour lines.


Correlation matrix


This matrix describes correlation among variables.

Many methods of statistical analysis rely on correlation matrixes.

Isolines/Bathymetric Map


Isolines are most often used in reporting the weather.

Isolines are used to show equal areas on a map.

Cartogram Child Mortality


Cartogram Child Mortality
The definition of a Cartogram is “A presentation of statistical data in geographical distribution on a map.”

Cartograms are almost like cartoon images of maps because they are very loose and distorted.

Monday, December 8, 2008

DOQQ Map


DOQQ Map
DOQQ Stands for Digital Ortho Quarter Quads

DOQQ maps are digital maps of aerial photographs.

Nexrad


Nexrad
NEXRAD is the National Weather Service’s Next Generation Weather Radar.

NEXRAD is used to aid in weather prediction.

Cartogram


Cartogram
The definition of a Cartogram is “A presentation of statistical data in geographical distribution on a map.”

Cartograms are almost like cartoon images of maps because they are very loose and distorted.