Utilizing concepts from dimensional analysis and stochastic process theory, this book presents a coherent framework for map analysis. It offers a systematic approach to spatial analysis, making it a foundational text for understanding geographic data interpretations. First published in 1981, it remains relevant for those interested in the methodologies behind spatial data examination.
Focusing on the applications of virtual reality in geography, this book discusses various VR systems, including "through the window" and "fully immersive" types, along with their hybrids. It critiques the Virtual Reality Modeling Language and its limitations in real-world geographic contexts. Accompanied by a CDROM featuring virtual reality images, the book serves as a valuable resource for geographers, computer scientists, and multimedia enthusiasts, highlighting significant methods and uses of virtual reality in the field.