16. Sächsisches GIS-Forum, Dresden: 4. Oktober, 2016

1. Cartography and
Communication
Dr. Shaozhong SHI
drshishaozhong@gmail.com

2. Importance
 Cartographical visualisation is very important in
communicating geoscientific findings. It allows
depiction of a wide range of interrelated natural
features and processes operating within the Earth
system. Cartography allows visualising and
communicating research findings in a more
accessible manner.
 Aesthetically produced cartographical illustrations can
be overwhelmingly attractive and create visual
impact. Visually appealing cartographical illustrations
can effectively communicate research findings and
technological advances.

4. A modern computational approach for
generating map illustrations and products
 Production of cartographical illustrations is one of important
means for visualising geoscientific phenomena. It allows
amalgamating mapping efforts and compilation of geoscientific
results. Computerised cartography allows generation and
management of visual products efficiently and effectively.
 Well designed cartographical maps and illustrations can be
easily understood by a wide range of people. Thus, research
findings can be communicated effectively to a diverse range of
audiences including policy makers and the general public.
Particularly, it can be used for producing interpretative
illustrations for unveiling the fascinating and much less known
correlated geological events over the space.

5. Cartography: an indispensable
methodological approach
 Images derived from processing of remotely sensed data may
often be not accessible to general information users. This is
particularly the case when false colour images are generated.
 Annotations, legends and explanations can assist general
users in understanding the meanings presented by graphics
and images.
 Well designed cartographical illustrations can offer visual
clarity and drawing together spatial phenomena from various
sources.
 Symbolic representations can transmit messages on patterns
of distribution of spatial phenomena and correlations clearly.

6. References
 https://www.facebook.com/shaozhong.shi
 http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12145-015-0245-z
 https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/Shaozhong-
Shi/3406195
 Contact
 4 Haythrop Close, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes,
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, MK15 9DD
 Mobile: +44-7909844462
 EMail: drshishaozhong@gmail.com