Esri Releases New Book on Designing 3D Maps That Are Creative, Clear, and Informative
31 Julio 2024 - 3:01PM
Business Wire
Mapping with Altitude Focuses on Practical
Decisions and Techniques of 3D Map Design in ArcGIS
Esri, the global leader in mapping and location intelligence,
today announced the publication of Mapping with Altitude: Designing
3D Maps.
The world is 3D, and so likewise, there should be maps that can
depict the world as it is. Representing and reviewing data on maps
in 3D enables complex spatial relationships to be explored in new
ways. These realistic and more complex maps can also help us
identify patterns and potential problems more effectively. But
creating digital 3D maps that are accurate, intuitive, engaging,
and easily navigable can be a daunting task, even for experienced
cartographers.
Mapping with Altitude: Designing 3D Maps details how to create
clear and compelling cartographic representations in 3D that are
eye-catching and informative. Authored by Esri senior product
engineer and frequent Esri User Conference workshop presenter
Nathan C Shephard, it’s written in a fun, enthusiastic style while
exploring the concepts, challenges, and opportunities that 3D
cartography presents. With easy-to-understand workflows, the book
does the following:
- Shows why some spatial content is best communicated in 3D.
- Explains 3D mapping concepts, such as surfaces, base heights,
texturing, and lighting models.
- Introduces new twists on well-defined 2D cartographic
principles, such as size, color, and text.
- Demonstrates how the z-dimension can convey time.
- Covers the best delivery mechanisms for 3D content.
Originally from Australia, Shephard currently works at Esri
headquarters in Redlands, California, where he leads a team of
software engineers who work on projects such as 3D and 4D
navigation, flood simulation, and animation videos.
Mapping with Altitude: Designing 3D Maps is available in
paperback (ISBN: 9781589485532, US$84.99) and e-book (ISBN:
9781589485549, US $49.99). This book can be obtained from most
online retailers worldwide. Interested retailers can contact Esri
Press book distributor Ingram Publisher Services.
About Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system
(GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers
unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and
business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA,
Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations
globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies,
nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional
offices, international distributors, and partners providing local
support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its
pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri
engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic
approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by
placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at
esri.com.
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