Open map List

Panoramic

In cartography, panoramic refers to a wide-angle representation of a landscape or geographic area, often providing an extensive 360-degree or broad-field-of-view perspective. It is commonly used in visual mapping, terrain modeling, and landscape visualization.

Intermediate

Introduction

Key Characteristics of a Panoramic Representation:

  1. Wide Field of View – Captures a broad expanse of terrain, often more than 180°.
  2. Distortion Consideration – Perspective and projection techniques are used to minimize distortions.
  3. Used for Visualization – Often applied in tourism, urban planning, and 3D topographic modeling.
  4. Can Be Static or Interactive – Found in both traditional maps and digital GIS environments (e.g., Google Street View).

Explanation

Types of Panoramic Representations:

  1. Panoramic Maps – Illustrated bird’s-eye views of landscapes (used in historical cartography).
  2. Panoramic Photography – Wide-angle images used in GIS applications for virtual exploration.
  3. 3D Panoramic Models – Digital models of terrain used in virtual reality and landscape simulations.
  4. Satellite Panoramas – High-resolution satellite images stitched together for broad geographic overviews.

Examples

Examples of Panoramic Applications in Cartography:

  • Tourist Maps – Panoramic views of cities and landmarks.
  • 3D GIS Mapping – Digital panoramas for environmental and disaster risk analysis.
  • Navigation Systems – Panoramic street views in apps like Google Maps and Bing Maps.
  • Historical Cartography – Artistic panoramic maps used before aerial photography.

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