Interaction operator

Types of Interaction Operators in Cartography:

1. Selection – Users can highlight specific features on a map by clicking or drawing a selection area (e.g., selecting a city or a region for more details).
2. Navigation – Includes zooming, panning, and rotating the map to explore different areas at various scales.
3. Filtering – Users can apply filters to display only relevant data (e.g., filtering earthquake locations by magnitude).
4. Querying – Allows users to retrieve information about a specific location or feature by clicking on it (e.g., displaying population data for a city).
5. Measurement – Tools to measure distances, areas, and angles directly on the map.
6. Overlaying – The ability to superimpose multiple layers of data for comparative analysis (e.g., combining population density with climate data).
7. Animation & Time-Series – Viewing changes in spatial data over time, such as tracking weather patterns or urban expansion.
8. Editing & Annotation – Users can modify map features, add notes, or draw new elements.
9. 3D Interaction – Includes tilting and rotating 3D maps to visualize terrain or urban structures from different angles.