Auto-Carto VII

Proceedings of the Digital Representations of Spatial Knowledge

March 11 - 14, 1985

Washington, D.C.

Abstract

This volume contains the proceedings of all the Technical Program Sessions of the Seventh International Symposium on Computer-Assisted Cartography (Auto-Carto 7) This volume is produced by the Symposium Directorate as an aid to both the authors and the symposium registrants.

Only those papers or abstracts received in time for publication are contained in this volume. However, a complete alphabetical list of all authors whose papers were presented at the sessions also is included. Numbers in parentheses (starting with 85-501) indicate the order of presentation and listing in the final program for all papers in the volume.

Table of Contents

Cover

 
Title Page  
Front Page  
Index To Authors  
Anderson, K. Eric  
  A Prospective Case for a National Land Data System: Ten Years Later 1
Anstaett, Mark R.  
  Area Calculations Using Pick's Theorem on Freeman-Encoded Polygons in Cartographic Systems 11
Armstrong, Marc P.  
  Analytic and Cartographic Data Storages A Two-Tiered Approach to Spatial Decision Support Systems 283
Aronson, Peter  
  Applying Software Engineering to a General Purpose Geographic Information System 23
Aronson, Peter  
  Considerations in the Design and Maintenance of a Digital Geographic Library 313
Bain, Stan  
  An Operational GIS for Flathead National Forest 244
Bennett, Brian S.  
  Applications of Producing Plots from DLG Data 32
Bickings, Charlene K.  
  Computer-Assisted Production of the 1980 Population Distribution Map 38
Birdsong, R. B.  
  Computer-Assisted Production of the 1980 Population Distribution Map 38
Bishop, Dave  
  A Fuzzy and Heuristic Approach to Segment Intersection Detection and Reporting 228*
Blumberg, Richard E.  
  Application of Standard Linear Format to Digital Hydrographic Products 43*
Brooks, William F.  
  TLDB: A Global Data Base Designed for Rapid Digital Image Retrieval 44*
Brooks, William T.  
  Implementation of an Integrated Resource Information System and Its Application in the Management of Fish and Wildlife Resources in Alaska 46
Broome, Frederick R.  
  TIGER Preliminary Design and Structure Overview The Core of the Geographic Support System for 1990 53*
Burr, David J.  
  ACES: A Cartographic Expert System 399
Campbell, William C.  
  The Map Analysis Package as the Core of an Integrated Water Resource Information System 254*
Cebrian, Juan Antonio  
  Analysis and Display of Digital Elevation Models Within A Quadtree-Based Geographic Information System 55
Chappuis, Anne  
  Info-Graphic: Its Applications to Planning in India 66
Chen, Zi-Tan  
  Quad Tree Spatial Spectra Guides: A Fast Spatial Heuristic Search in a Large GIS 75
Chrisman, Nicholas R.  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Data Quality 83*
Chrisman, Nicholas R.  
  Alternative Routes to a Multipurpose Cadastres Merging Institutional and Technical Reasoning 84
Chrisman, Nicholas R.  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512*
Chrisman, Nicholas R.  
  Tests to Establish the Quality of Digital Cartographic Data Some Examples from the Dane County Land Records Project 552
Chui Weihong  
  Methods and Software Systems for Computer-aided Environmental Mapping 95*
Clarke, Keith C.  
  Strategies for Spatial Data Compression 97
Cooke, Donald F.  
  Vehicle Navigation Appliances 108
Cooper, John R. Jr.  
  The Automated Revision of Tennessee Valley Topographic l:24,OOQ Quadrangles 514
Cowen, David J.  
  Alternative Approaches to Display of USGS Land Use/Land Cover Digital Data 116
Cromley, Robert G.  
  An LP Relaxation Procedure for Annotating Point Features Using Interactive Graphics 127
Crosley, Powel  
  Creating User Friendly Geographic Information Systems Through User Friendly System Supports 133
Dearbaugh, Bruce  
  The Conceptual Design for Products from the National Ocean Service's Automated Nautical Charting System II 141*
De Goldbery, Lug  
  Info-Graphics: Its Applications to Planning in India 66
De Gree, Melvin  
  Digital Elevation Model Image Display and Editing 142
Deveau, Terry J.  
  Reducing the Number of Points in a Plane Curve Representation 152
Doytsher, Y.  
  Terrain Analysis for Communication Purposes 161*
Doytsher, Y.  
  Automated Mapping 510*
Drinnan, Charles H.  
  Military Base Planning Using Geographic Information Systems Technology 162
Dueker, Kenneth J.  
  Geographic Information Systems: Toward a Geo-Relational Structure 172
Dwyer, Michael F.  
  A Method for Comparing Data Entry Systems 237
Dye, Robert H.  
  Development of Geographic Information Systems for Poorly Mapped Areas of the World 353*
Edson, Dean T.  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Terms and Definitions 178*
Eidenshink, Jeffery G.  
  Merging Tabular and Spatial Data Sets in a Geographic Information System 179*
Fagan, James  
  Geometric Algorithms for Curve-Fitting 180
Fegeas, Robin G.  
  A Data Model for Spatial Data Processing 189*
Forrest, David  
  Contouring with Small Computers A Review 190
Fosnight, Eugene A.  
  A Relational Approach to Vector Data Structure Conversion 541
Frank, Andrew U.  
  About Different Kinds of Uncertainty in Collections of Spatial Data 440
Gibbons, J. Glen  
  An Interdepartmental Application of Spatial Data Bases Building a Statistical Network File from a Topographic Feature File 584
Gillman, Daniel W.  
  Triangulations for Rubber-Sheeting 191
Glick, Barry J.  
  Hybrid Knowledge Representation for a Geographic Information System *
Goehler, David J.  
  Laser Disc Technology Applications of Navigational Chart Compilation and Image Displays 200
Goulette, Ann M.  
  Cartographic Use of Dithered Patterns on 8-color Computer Monitors 205
Goulette, Ann M.  
  Computer-Assisted Production of the 1980 Population Distribution Map 38
Greczy, Laslo  
  Terrain Analyst Work Station (TAWS) 210*
Greenland, Arnold  
  Statistical Evaluation of Accuracy for Digital Cartographic Data Bases 212
Grelot, Jean-Philippe  
  Post-Census Cartography in France Production Increase Despite Budgetary Restrictions 222
Griswold, Lori Ann  
  A Step Towards Interactive Displays of Digital Elevation Models 408
Guevara, Jose Armando  
  A Fuzzy and Heuristic Approach to Segment Intersection Detection and Reporting 228*
Guptill, Stephen C.  
  Functional Components of a Spatial Data Processor 229
Hansen, Donald B.  
  A Method for Comparing Data Entry Systems 237
Harrison, David A.  
  ACES: A Cartographic Expert System 399
Hart, Judy A.  
  An Operational GIS for Flathead National Forest 244
Heckman, Bradford K.  
  ACES: A Cartographic Expert System 399
Heivly, Christopher  
  The Map Analysis Package as the Core of an Integrated Water Resource Information System 254*
Henderson, James  
  The Utility of a GIS in Evaluating the Accuracy of Classified LANDSAT Land Cover Type Maps on the Kenai Peninsula 257
Herrmann, Richard A.  
  Army Requirements for Digital Topographic Data 267
Hirsch, Stephen A.  
  Hybrid Knowledge Representation for a Geographic Information System *
Hodgson, Michael E.  
  Constructing Shaded Maps with the DIME Topological Structure: An Alternative to the Polygon Approach 275
Hodgson, Michael E.  
  Alternative Approaches to Display of USGS Land Use/Land Cover Digital Data 116
Hopkins, Lewis D.  
  Analytic and Cartographic Data Storage« A Two-Tiered Approach to Spatial Decision Support Systems 283
Humphrey, David L.  
  Vectorizing Surface Modeling Algorithms 293
Jackson, Michael J.  
  Expert Systems in Map Design 430
Jenson, Susan K.  
  Automated Derivation of Hydrologic Basin Characteristics from Digital Elevation Model Data 301
Kearney, John A.  
  Capabilities for Source Assessment 311*
Keegan, Hugh  
  Considerations in the Design and Maintenance of a Digital Geographic Library 313
Keffer, Gerard T.  
  A Prospective Case for a National Land Data System: Ten Years Later 1
Lai, Poh-Chin  
  Mis-Application of Automated Mapping, An Assessment 322
Lam, Alven H. S.  
  Microcomputer Mapping Systems for Local Governments 327
Lauzon, Jean Paul  
  Approaches for Quadtree-Based Geographic Information Systems at Continental or Global Scales 355
Lichtner, Werner  
  Pattern Recognition Procedures for Automatic Digitizing of Cadastral Maps 337
Lin Huagiang  
  Methods and Software Systems for Computer-aided Environmental Mapping 95*
Loon, Joseph C.  
  Evaluation Procedures for Testing Contour-to-Grid Interpolation Methods Using Synthetic Surfaces 342*
Lynch, Maureen P.  
  Conflation: Automated Map Compilation A Video Game Approach 343
MacRae, Barry D.  
  Development of Geographic Information Systems for Poorly Mapped Areas of the World 353*
Mandell, Betty A.  
  Evaluation Procedures for Testing Contour-to-Grid Interpolation Methods Using Synthetic Surfaces 342*
Mark, David M.  
  Analysis and Display of Digital Elevation Models Within A Quadtree-Based Geographic Information System 55
Mask, David M.  
  Approaches for Quadtree-Based Geographic Information Systems at Continental or Global Scales 355
Marth, Richard  
  Terrain Analyst Work Station (TAWS) 210*
Marx, Robert W.  
  A Prospective Case for a National Land Data System: Ten Years Later 1
McOausland, Robert G.  
  Digital Elevation Model Image Display and Editing 142
McCollough, Major C. R.  
  The Automated Revision of Tennessee Valley Topographic 1:24,000 Quadrangles 514
McKeown, David M., JR.  
  Database Issues in Digital Mapping 366*
McLaurin, John D.  
  The U.S. Geological Survey 1:100,000-Scale Digital Cartographic Data Base 368*
McQuarie, Diane S.  
  The Portable Map 582*
Meixler, David  
  Storing, Retrieving and Maintaining Information on Geographic Structures: A Geographic Tabulation Unit Base (GTUB) Approach 369
Mezera, David F.  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512*
Miller, James R.  
  Capabilities for Source Assessment 311*
Mitchell, Andrew P.  
  An Approach to Microcomputer-based Cartographic Modeling 377
Moellering, Harold  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Data: Background and Review 387*
Moellering, Harold  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Terms and Definitions 178*
Moellering, Harold  
  Area Calculations Using Pick's Theorem on Freeman-Encoded Polygons in Cartographic Systems 11
Mogg, Marilyn A.  
  A Method for Comparing Data Entry Systems 770
Molnar, Rennie  
  An Interdepartmental Application of Spatial Data Bases Building a Statistical Network File from a Topographic Feature File 584
Morehouse, Scott  
  ARC/INFO: A Geo-Relational Model for Spatial Information 388
Mower, James E.  
  Analysis and Display of Digital Elevation Models Within A Quadtree-Based Geographic Information System 55
Moyer, D. David  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512*
Niemann, Bernard J. Jr.  
  Alternative Routes to a Multipurpose Cadastre Merging Institutional and Technical Reasoning 84
Niemann, Bernard J. Jr.  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512
Nyerges, Timothy L.  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Data Organization 398*
Ohlen, Donald O.  
  Merging Tabular and Spatial Data Sets in a Geographic Information System 179*
O'Reagan, Robert T.  
  Streamlining Curve-fitting Algorithms that Involve Vector-to-Raster Conversion 491
Oresky, C.  
  ACES: A Cartographic Expert System 399
Parker, Jean-Pierre  
  An Interdepartmental Application of Spatial Data Bases Building a Statistical Network File from a Topographic Feature File 584
Patias, Petros G.  
  Evaluation Procedures for Testing Contour-to-Grid Interpolation Methods Using Synthetic Surfaces 342*
Peuquet, Donna  
  Quad Tree Spatial Spectra Guide: A Fast Spatial Heuristic Search in a Large GIS 75
Pfefferkorn, Charles E.  
  ACES A Cartographic Expert System 399
Poiker, Thomas K.  
  A Step Towards Interactive Displays of Digital Elevation Models 408
Poiker, Thomas K.  
  Automated Contour Labelling and the Contour Tree 472
Porter, Elizabeth  
  Terrain Analyst Work Station (TAWS) 210*
Pratt, Stephen H.  
  A Non-problematic Approach to Cartography within the Constructs of a Geographic Information System 416*
Puterski, Robert  
  Map Modelling as More than Weighting and Rating 417*
Raymond, Robert H.  
  Hyper-Isometry: n Dimensional Mapping in Two Protective Spaces 418
Ridd, Merrill K.  
  Building a Functional, Integrated GIS/Remote Sensing Resource Analysis and Planning System 428*
Robinson, Gary  
  Expert Systems in Map Design 430
Robinson, Vincent B.  
  About Different Kinds of Uncertainty in Collections of Spatial Data 440
Rogoff, Mortimer  
  Navigating with Full-Color Electronic Charts: Differential Loran-C in Harbor Navigation 450
Rosen, Barbara  
  Match Criteria for Automatic Alignment 456
Ross, John  
  Detecting Land Use Change on Omaha's Urban Fringe Using a Geographic Information System 463
Rothermel, John G.  
  ACES: A Cartographic Expert System 399
Roubal, Joseph  
  Automated Contour Labelling and the Contour Tree 472
Rouse, Richard E.  
  The Map Analysis Package as the Core of an Integrated Water Resource Information System 254*
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Lattice Structures in Geography 482
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Topics in Advanced Topology for Cartography 490*
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Geometric Algorithms for Curve-Fitting 180
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Conflation: Automated Map Compilation--A Video Game Approach 343
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Storing, Retrieving and Maintaining Information on Geographic Structures: A Geographic Tabulation Unit Base (GTUB) Approach 369
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Streamlining Curve-Fitting Algorithms that Involve Vector-to-Raster Conversion 491
Saalfeld, Alan J.  
  Match Criteria for Automatic Alignment 456
Schmidt, Warren E.  
  An Interim Proposed Standard for Digital Cartographic Features 498*
Selden, David D.  
  An Approach to Evaluation and Benchmark Testing of Cartographic Data Production Systems 499
Shirley, W. Lynn  
  Alternative Approaches to Display of USGS Land Use/Land Cover Digital Data 116
Shmutter, Benjamin  
  Automated Mapping 510*
Shmutter, Benjamin  
  Terrain Analysis for Communication Purposes 161*
Sieffert, James  
  TLDB: A Global Data Base Designed for Rapid Digital Image Retrieval 44*
Socher, Robert M.  
  Statistical Evaluation of Accuracy for Digital Cartographic Data Bases 212
Sonza-Novera, Joseph  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512*
Streeter, Lynn  
  Comparing Navigation Aids for Computer-Assisted Navigation *
Stroud, Donald  
  Merging Tabular and Spatial Data Sets in a Geographic Information System 179*
Tamm-Daniels, Frederick L.  
  The Automated Revision of Tennessee Valley Topographic 1:24,000 Quadrangles 514
Terenzetti, Joan R,  
  Cartographic Implications of Automated Multilayer Modification 523*
Thompson, Derek  
  Spatial Data Handling Software* A View from A University Geography Department 524*
Thompson, Michael R.  
  Statistical Evaluation of Accuracy for Digital Cartographic Data Bases 212
Tobler, Waldo R.  
  Interactive Construction of Contiguous Cartograms 525*
Traylor, Charles T.  
  Map Symbols for Use in the Three Dimensional Graphic Display of Large Scale Digital Terrain Models Using Microcomputer Technology 526
Vang, Alfred H.  
  The Map Analysis Package as the Core of an Integrated Water Resource Information System 254*
Van Horn, Eric K.  
  Generalizing Cartographic Data Bases 532
Van Roessel, Jan W.  
  A Relational Approach to Vector Data Structure Conversion 541
Vonderohe, Alan P.  
  Dane County Land Records Project 512*
Vonderohe, Alan P.  
  Tests to Establish the Quality of Digital Cartographic Data: Some Examples from the Dane County Land Records Project 552
Wagner, Melvin L.  
  Application of Standard Linear Format to Digital Hydrographic Products 43*
Wallace, Thomas  
  Alternative Approaches to Display of USGS Land Use/Land Cover Digital Data 116
Wang Shu-Jie  
  Methods and Software Systems for Computer-aided Environmental Mapping 95*
Wasilenko, Michael T.  
  Cartographic Implications of Automated Multilayer Modification 523*
Watkins, James F.  
  Map Symbols for Use in the Three Dimensional Graphic Display of Large Scale Digital Terrain Models Using Microcomputer Technology 526
Wehde, Michael E.  
  Merging Tabular and Spatial Data Sets in a Geographic Information System 179*
Wheeler, Douglas J.  
  Building a Functional, Integrated GIS/Remote Sensing Resource Analysis and Planning System 428*
Wherry, David B.  
  An Operational GIS for Flathead National Forest 244
White, Denis  
  A Generalized Cartographic Data Processing Program 560
White, Marvin  
  Building A Digital Map of the Nation for Automated Vehicle Navigation 570*
White, Timothy  
  Alternative Approaches to Display of USGS Land Use/Land Cover Digital Data 116
Williams Donald L.  
  Suitability of Ada for Automated Cartography 571*
Williams, Robert J.  
  Enquiry Systems for the Interrogation of Infrastructure 572
Wilson, Charles L.  
  Development of Geographic Information Systems for Poorly Mapped Areas of the World 353
Wilson, Paul M.  
  The Portable Map 582*
Wilson, Robert J.  
  The Conceptual Design for Products from the National Ocean Service's Automated Nautical Charting System II 141*
Winn, Walter M. Jr.  
  The Conceptual Design for Products from the National Ocean Service's Automated Nautical Charting System II 141*
Wray, James R.  
  Potential Contributions of Digital Cartography and Spatial Analysis in Assessing Impacts of Acid Deposition 583*
Yan, Joel Z.  
  An Interdepartmental Application of Spatial Data Bases Building a Statistical Network File from a Topographic Feature File 584
Zoraster, Steven  
  Vectorizing Surface Modeling Algorithms 293
     
* No paper was submitted or paper was not received
in time for publication. A page number with an
asterisk indicates the publication of an abstract.

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