General topography of Prahova County, Romania

Bibliographic Data

ID16840583
AuthorsCezar Buterez (0000-0002-7752-3534, University of Bucharest), Bogdan Olariu (0000-0002-5581-0890, University of Bucharest, corresponding author), Bogdan-Andrei Mihai (0000-0002-5834-8697, University of Bucharest), Bogdan Mihai, Marina Vîrghileanu (0000-0003-4665-9620, University of Bucharest), Marina Rujoiu-Mare, Ionuț Cruceru (University of Bucharest)
Year2016
Volume12
Issuesup1
Pages541-545
Publication date2016-11-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Maps (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17445647.2016.1197162
OpenAlexW2463041576
LanguageEN
References cited10

The general topographic mapping of a territory, even at detailed scales, remains a difficult task as it is necessary to select the most representative features for an objective representation. The approach we propose tries to provide an accurate solution for mapping the key features of an administrative unit from Southern Romania (Prahova County, 4917 km2) at the scale 1:150,000. The map combines existing data (EU DEM elevation data, hydrographic network) with adapted data extracted from OpenStreetMap (road, railway and settlement networks), together with field survey data, that bring the specific landmarks together with updated information on other features. This approach attempts to bring an integrated configuration of cartographic features and so provide accurate data for scientists, businessmen and tourists, closer to similar scale remote sensing imagery

Cartography · Geography · Geomorphology · Physical geography · Regional science · Data Management and Algorithms · Geographic Information Systems Studies · Historical Geography and Cartography · Geology

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