Mapping Math

Mapping Math

Introduction

What You Should Already Know

You Will Learn

Mapping Math: What You Will Need

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Section #1: Math For Measurements

Introduction

What You Should Already Know

What You Will Learn

Measuring Distances

Measuring Angles and Determining Directions

Triangles and Basic Trigonometry

The Polar Coordinate System

The 2D Cartesian Coordinate System

The 3D Cartesian Coordinate System

Conclusion

Review Of Important Principles

Review Questions

References and Citations

Definitions

Abbreviations

Formulas

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Section #2: Math For Maps

Introduction

What You Should Already Know

What You Will Learn

Map Scale and Layout

Math For A Basic Map Projection

Conclusion

Review Of Important Principles

Review Questions

References and Citations

Definitions

Abbreviations

Formulas

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