Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI

An essential aspect of creating topographic maps involves standardization and data modelling for properly visualised toponyms. The significance of this aspect arises from the fact that maps, aside from representing a graphical depiction of geographical space, serve as a medium for conveying...

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Main Author: Marković Viktor
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Language:English
Published: Serbian Geographical Society 2024-01-01
Series:Glasnik Srpskog Geografskog Društva
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Online Access:https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2024/0350-35932402427M.pdf
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description An essential aspect of creating topographic maps involves standardization and data modelling for properly visualised toponyms. The significance of this aspect arises from the fact that maps, aside from representing a graphical depiction of geographical space, serve as a medium for conveying specific information and toponyms that must be presented. A significant effort has been directed towards developing a methodology for the standardization of toponyms on the maps of the Military Geographical Institute "General Stevan Bošković" (MGI), which meets the strict criteria of cartographic representation. This paper discusses the methodology and process of creating a database of settlement names for cartographic representation at a scale of 1:25,000 (TM25), as well as in derived scales utilizing a ladder approach system. The focus is on the standardization and enhancement of the cartographic depiction of toponyms using digital techniques. The created database has broad applications not only in cartography but also within the GIS context, enabling complex spatial analyses. Furthermore, this paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of the created toponym data model, its implementation in the production system for creating topographic maps at MGI, and potential opportunities for improvement. The methodology presented in this paper has allowed a relatively smooth transition from analogue to digital representation of toponyms while maintaining the visual identity and functionality of classical topographic maps.
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Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
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toponyms
database
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data model
topographic maps
title Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
title_full Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
title_fullStr Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
title_full_unstemmed Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
title_short Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
title_sort data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the mgi
topic toponyms
database
gis
data model
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url https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2024/0350-35932402427M.pdf
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