Thursday 4 April 2013

A Digital Revolution: Digital Maps


 

Digital maps may be termed as a virtual image which is a result of collecting, compiling and formatting of data. The primary goal of digital layouts of topographical areas is to provide accurate particulars of a specific geographic location. These geographical layouts represents a particular terrestrial area, roadways and waterways. These country maps may also include other centers of interest which includes water parks, adventure parks, clubs, casinos etc. These maps are intended to serve several kinds of business units which include public agencies, commercial business units and recreational units. 
 

These geographical blue-prints also allow one to calculate the distance between two cities, states or countries. One can make use of plat maps to have an aerial view of any specific geographical location. The aerial view through the aerial maps is meant to provide an over-the-head view of any location.

In the loop of the kinds of digital geographical layouts, custom maps are also there. Through these kinds of maps, the user can get exactly want he/she wants. The user just needs to select the location, images and format and he/she will get what he/she has asked for. 
 

As these are digital geographical layouts, these can be found in a number of formats. The digital layouts of topographical locations are broadly used with the help of Global Positioning System, known as GPS satellite network. GPS is used in automotive navigation systems.

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