The logic of selecting an appropriate map projection in a Decision Support System (DSS)
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Abstract
There are undeniable practical consequences to consider when choosing an appropriate map projection for a specific region. The surface of a globe covered by global, continental, and regional maps are so singular that each type distinctively affects the amount of distortion incurred during a projection transformation because of the an assortment of effects caused by distance, direction, scale , and area. A Decision Support System (DSS) for Map Projections of Small Scale Data was previously developed to help select an appropriate projection. This paper reports on a tutorial to accompany that DSS. The DSS poses questions interactively, allowing the user to decide on the parameters, which in turn determines the logic path to a solution. The objective of including a tutorial to accompany the DSS is achieved by visually representing the path of logic that is taken to a recommended map projection derived from the parameters the user selects. The tutorial informs the DSS user about the pedigree of the projection and provides a basic explanation of the specific projection design. This information is provided by informational pop-ups and other aids.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
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| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | The logic of selecting an appropriate map projection in a Decision Support System (DSS) |
| DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-51835-0_10 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Publisher location | Cham, Switzerland |
| Description | 17 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Choosing a Map Projection |
| First page | 229 |
| Last page | 245 |
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