The National Physical Atlas of China
China · China Cartographic Publishing House · 1999
Related Reviews & Articles
The National Physical Atlas of China
Ke Liao · 2001
The National Physical Atlas of China is a large-scale comprehensive scientific reference atlas that systematically presents the overall picture of China's natural environment and resources. This paper introduces the compilation background, main contents, and innovative characteristics of the atlas. Based on extensive scientific surveys and observational data accumulated during the 20th century, particularly the past 50 years, the atlas comprehensively reflects China's natural environment, natural resources, natural disasters, and the utilization and conservation of nature. Its innovations include: the first application of fully digital computer-aided design and plate-making technology, marking a revolutionary transition from conventional cartographic techniques; the addition of thematic content reflecting the latest progress in geoscience research; and the systematic presentation of biodiversity research findings. The publication has received high international acclaim and provides an important information foundation for the construction of Digital China.
Theories, methods, and practice on the National Atlases of China
Qingwen Qi · 2007
The history of editing National Atlases in the world was summarized at first, and follows with China's achievements in editing of the 1st and 2nd version of The National Atlases of China (NAC), which reflected, in multiple levels, China's development of science and technology, society and economy, resources and environment, etc. from 1950s to 1980s. From the previous edition of NAC, systematic theories and methods were summarized and concluded, including comprehensive and statistical mapping theory, designing principle of electronic atlases, and new method the technologies involved in NAC. Then, the New Century Edition of NAC is designed, including its orientation, technological system, volume arrangement, and key scientific and technological problems to be resolved.
Characteristics and innovations of the National Natural Atlas of China
廖克 · 2000
The “National Natural Atlas of China” (1999 edition) contains 540 maps in eight series of general, natural environment (geology and geophysics, geomorphology, climate, hydrology, soil, biology, and oceanography), natural resources, natural disasters and the utilization and protection of nature as well as 300 000 words of notes to the maps.
Tags
Comments
Loading...
0/2000