Dasymetric map

Dasymetric map
Dasymetric map of climate and plant hardiness zones.

The dasymetric map is a method of thematic mapping, which uses areal symbols to spatially classify volumetric data. The method was developed and named by Benjamin (Veniamin) Petrovich Semenov-Tyan-Shansky and popularised by J.K. Wright.

Cartographers use dasymetric mapping for population density over other methods because of its ability to realistically place data over geography. Considered a hybrid or compromise between isopleth and choropleth maps,[1][2] a dasymetric map utilizes standardized data, but places areal symbols by taking into consideration actual changing densities within the boundaries of the map. To do this, ancillary information is acquired, which means the cartographer steps statistical data according to extra information collected within the boundary. If appropriately approached it is far superior to choropleth maps in relaying statistical data within areas of interest. Dasymetric mapping corrects for error, termed "ecological fallacy", that may occur with choropleth mapping.

Like other forms of thematic mapping, the dasymetric method was created and historically used because of the need for accurate visualization methods of population data. Dasymetric maps are not widely used because of the limited options for producing them with automated tools such as Geographic Information Systems. Although fields such as public health still rely on choropleth maps, dasymetric maps are becoming more prevalent in developing fields, such as conservation and sustainable development. Researchers in various fields of science are pushing the way for use of so-called critical GIS and to make dasymetric mapping techniques more easily applicable with modern technology.

References

  1. ^ http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-75753347/dasymetric-mapping-and-areal.html
  2. ^ http://www.geog.ucsb.edu/~kclarke/G118/Lecture08.html

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