5. 2) IHO definition
Hydrographic Dictionary IHO
Definition of Cartography
1) ICA MDC.
International cartographic Association
; Multilingual Dictionary of Technical Terms in Cartography
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9. Hydrographic Dictionary / IHO
E:cartography. The art, science and technology of making maps,
together with their study as scientific documents and works of art. In
this context maps may be regarded as including all types of maps, plans,
charts and sections, three-dimensional models and globes representing
the Earth or any celestial body at any scale.
Multilingual Dictionary of Technical Terms in Cartography / ICA
cartography [HR-711] The art and science of expressing graphically, by
maps and charts, the known physical features of the earth, or of
another celestial body. Often includes the works of man and his varied
activities.
cartographer [HR-710] Person employed in drawing and constructing
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chart [HR-645] A special-purpose map generally designed for
navigation or other particular purpose.
Chart compilation [HR-3502] The production of a new or revised map
or chart, or portions thereof, from existing maps, arerial photographs,
surveys, new data and other sources or the selection, assembly, and
graphic representation of all relevant information required for the
preparation of a map or chart.
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