map interpretation

Japanese: map interpretation(英語表記)mapinterpretation
map interpretation

...The boundary lines of a 1:10,000 topographical map are set at 3′45″ and 2′30″ from the central meridian and the equator, respectively, using the Universal Transverse Mercator projection. The area included in one map is approximately 25 km2, and four planes correspond to one 1:25,000 topographical map. [Masayoshi Takasaki] [Yumiko Takizawa]
[Map reading, map interpretation]

[Map reading procedure, steps]
(1) The stage of "seeing" a topographical map or "reading" it in a rudimentary manner. Through the points, lines, extent and shape, symbols, letters, and color impressions, one reads the horizontal, vertical, and temporal positions, directions, and distances of the things depicted on the map.

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "map interpretation" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…1万分の1地形図の図郭線はユニバーサル横メルカトル図法を用いて中央経線および赤道からそれぞれ3′45″,2′30″ごとに設定されており,1図に含まれる面積は約25km2,4面で2万5000分の1地形図1面と対応する。【高崎 正義】【滝沢 由美子】
【地形図の読図map reading,map interpretation】

[読図の手順,段階]
 (1)地形図を〈見る〉または初歩的に〈読むmap reading〉段階。点,線,広がりや形,記号や文字,色彩の印象などを通じて,そこに描かれてあるものの水平的・垂直的・時間的な位置づけ,方位,距離などを読み取る。…

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