MAGNET: Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork
Woodsford, P.
MAGNET: Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork - 2003 - Geo Informatics (6) April/May 2003, 20-23(4) .
Discusses developments in generalisation with reference to the Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork (MAGNET) project and other initiatives. Provides a background on generalisation and argues the case for automating the generalisation process. Looks at early attempts at multi-scale production and identifies a number of organisational and business factors that are raising the profile of generalisation such as the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe Initiative (INSPIRE). Examines technical considerations including multi-level agents and highlights current achievements in Denmark, France and Germany. Concludes with a report on the MAGNET project that aims to consolidate and extend current generalisation capabilities in line with members' business requirements. Includes project websites.
MAPPING
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
DATA CAPTURE
CARTOGRAPHY
MAP SCALES
MAGNET: Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork - 2003 - Geo Informatics (6) April/May 2003, 20-23(4) .
Discusses developments in generalisation with reference to the Mapping Agencies Generalisation NETwork (MAGNET) project and other initiatives. Provides a background on generalisation and argues the case for automating the generalisation process. Looks at early attempts at multi-scale production and identifies a number of organisational and business factors that are raising the profile of generalisation such as the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe Initiative (INSPIRE). Examines technical considerations including multi-level agents and highlights current achievements in Denmark, France and Germany. Concludes with a report on the MAGNET project that aims to consolidate and extend current generalisation capabilities in line with members' business requirements. Includes project websites.
MAPPING
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
DATA CAPTURE
CARTOGRAPHY
MAP SCALES