Cartographic Scanning Systems Utilizing Laser Technology

Benny R. Tafoya

doi:10.1117/12.958080

12 February 1980 Cartographic Scanning Systems Utilizing Laser Technology

Benny R. Tafoya

Proceedings Volume 0200, Laser Recording and Information Handling; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958080
Event: 23rd Annual Technical Symposium, 1979, San Diego, United States

Abstract

An ever increasing need to have geographic information available in some type of digital data base has prompted a search for methods to automate the process of converting existing cartographic information -(usually in the form of maps, charts and map separates) - into digital form. The information "map" must be digitized and it's contents must be stored or handled in a manner that makes it a useful adjunct to the cartographer in the performance of his map making duties, as well as being an aid to those requiring the digitized information. Automatic digitization by means of a laser scanner in conjunction with sophisticated data handling and data storage techniques have been combined to provide systems which can be used in a production environment for the successful transformation of information contained on line drawings into the digital domain. The system to be described has proven to be both cost effective and efficient to a degree that is pleasing to both the manufacturer and users.

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Benny R. Tafoya "Cartographic Scanning Systems Utilizing Laser Technology", Proc. SPIE 0200, Laser Recording and Information Handling, (12 February 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958080

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