Acta Geodaetica et Cartographica Sinica ›› 2021, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (6): 726-738.doi: 10.11947/j.AGCS.2021.20210041

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On the mathematical basis of map spatial cognition

WAN Gang1, WU Yitian1,2   

  1. 1. School of Space Information, Space Engineering University, Beijing 101416, China;
    2. Graduate School, Space Engineering University, Beijing 101416, China
  • Received:2021-01-20 Revised:2021-02-26 Published:2021-06-28

Abstract: As an important method of human spatial cognition, the emergence and development of map greatly improved the efficiency when people acquire spatial knowledge. The theory of map spatial cognition has made a series of achievements in map design, virtual geographic environment, geographic information system and new intelligent maps research. It is proposed that the research of map spatial cognition should be based on mathematical basis. This paper also clarifies and summarizes the mathematical foundation of map spatial cognition in cartography development providing a new perspective for the research of map spatial cognition.

Key words: map spatial cognition, mathematical basis, cognitive computation

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