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Introduction to Foreign Atlases: The Soviet "Ocean Atlas"

外国地图集简介: 苏联《海洋图集》

By 李海晨· 1984

Publication: 专题地图与地图集编制
Pages: 201

Морской атлас

1950

The article describes Volume I, published in 1950, as an 83-sheet presentation of the oceans’ navigational geography and basic maritime knowledge. Its overview maps are at 1:30,000,000, general charts at 1:3,000,000–1:5,000,000, and regional charts at 1:250,000–1:2,000,000. The reviewer identifies its chief distinction as the equally detailed depiction of sea and land, using colored contours and depth contours to represent relief across the entire globe.

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This article reviews Soviet marine atlases published from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the three-volume 'Marine Atlas' and the two-volume 'World Ocean Atlas'. The former is divided into volumes on nautical charts, physical geography, and war history, detailing oceanic geography, hydrology, climate, and biological features, with topography uniformly represented by contour and isobath lines. The latter extends coverage to deep seas and the atmosphere, encompassing ocean history, basement structure, climate, hydrology, biogeography, and navigational charts, notable for its extensive data and wide scope. Additionally, the 'Physical-Geographical Atlas of the World' is mentioned, which comprehensively presents global natural environments, including terrain, geology, and climate, hailed as a landmark in world geoscience. The article aims to introduce the content, features, and significance of these atlases in geography and oceanography.