By Dr. Keith Clarke
Monday, October 26, Noon - 1:30. Room K262, CGIS Knafel building, 1737 Cambridge St.
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Abstract:
Surface network theory has a long history in terrain analysis, going back to Cayley’s work in 1859. In this presentation I develop the background of the surface network. I cover the key concepts, then review the more recent literature and the ambiguities introduced by method, scale and ontology. I conclude with some issues that demand a revision of the classical theory, and point to links to toponymy and the National Map.
Speaker bio:
Dr. Keith C. Clarke is a research cartographer and professor, with the Master and PhD degree from the University of Michigan, specializing in Analytical Cartography. He is the author of three textbooks in eight editions, and over two hundred and fifty book chapters, journal articles, and papers in the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and GIS. Professor Clarke was Chair of the National Academy of Sciences and Chair of National Research Council studies on the National Map. He recently served on the Board on Research Data and Information for the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and National Geographic Society’s Committee on Research and Exploration.
Lunch for the first 20 arrivals will be provided.
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