Learning on ScreenIntroduction to Topographic Maps V.1.0
- Synopsis
- An introduction to topographic maps and mapping, covering such topics as definitions of ‘true’ and ‘magnetic’ north; the Transverse Mercator projection; map scale; latitude and longitude; location and public land survey (with US examples); the Universial Transverse Mercator projection; relief mapping, altitude and contours, topographic maps, ariel photographs and satellites.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Multimedia; CD-ROM. Dual format PC Windows/Apple Macintosh.
- Year of production
- 1996
- Availability
- Sale; 1997 sale: £54.00 single user
- Notes
- Reviewed by R W Tomlinson and G Alexander in ‘Geocal’, No 16 (6/97), pp27-8.
- Documentation
- Accompanying printed map.
- Uses
- Schools and 1st-year undergraduates.
- Subjects
- Geography
- Keywords
- maps and mapping
Distribution Formats
- Type
- CD-ROM
Production Company
- Name
Tijeras, New Mexico
- Address
- USA
Distributor
- Name
GeoMEM Software
- sales@geomem.win-uk.net
- Phone
- 01250 872284
- Fax
- 01250 873290
- Address
- 1 High Street
Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6ET
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