Some problems of mapping the 1971 census by computer

The paper justifies an intermediate-technology approach to computer mapping, and discusses the application of SYMAP to the presentation of census data. The problems of base-map preparation, data manipulation, and the presentation of line-printer output are all discussed. An example of finished outpu...

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Published inEnvironment and planning. A Vol. 8; no. 5; pp. 507 - 513
Main Authors Tarn, D, Kirby, A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pion Ltd, London 01.08.1976
SeriesEnvironment and Planning A
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Summary:The paper justifies an intermediate-technology approach to computer mapping, and discusses the application of SYMAP to the presentation of census data. The problems of base-map preparation, data manipulation, and the presentation of line-printer output are all discussed. An example of finished output and an operational FORTRAN program for data amalgamation are presented.
ISSN:0308-518X
1472-3409
DOI:10.1068/a080507