Self-organizing maps (SOM) are unsupervised maps used in neural networks. SOM is a powerful software tool to visualize high-dimensional data and convert complex data into simple relationships. These maps are…
In mathematics, there exist several types of maps. Linear maps are some of these maps found in this field. Linear mapping is the operation of mapping vector spaces that preserve…
Mobile mapping collects spatial data like a vehicle or any other airborne device from a mobile platform. It is more accurate than other mapping methods and involves sensors like GPS,…
In cartography, a scale is the map distance ratio corresponding to the actual distance. The scale on the Map helps resize the exact distance so that it can fit in…
A contour is an imaginary line connecting two points with an equal elevation. Therefore, a contour map is a type of map that is made up of contour lines. Contour…
Google Maps is a remarkable tool on its own. Google Maps is a web-mapping platform that produces digital maps and real-time locations. On some devices, it is tapped into the…
Conformal mapping is a function in mathematics that deals with planes and complex analysis. This type of function preserves the angle between a curve and the points on a plane.…
A digital map is a type of map that is held in an electronic device. Digital maps are slowly replacing analog maps due to their accuracy levels in recording the…
Today, any person has the opportunity to access satellite images of our planet for free. Satellite imagery is a valuable source of data for many companies and products, including forest…
Map skills revolve around spatial thinking. Without it, students can't really comprehend the phenomena related to spaces and places around them. As children learn environmental sciences and geography, they develop…