Geografie 1999, 104, 231-242
https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie1999104040231
Cartographical Tools of Geographical Information Systems
The paper examines the problems of cartographical capabilities of geographical information systems. These capabilities are assessed by several criteria. In addition the process of representation of real phenomena in digital ways is presented. The set of cartographical criteria is used to classify GIS products for their use in practical cartographical applications.
Keywords
GIS, cartographical tools, digital database, data visualisation, maps.
