Mapping Math

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Mapping Math

Introduction

What You Should Already Know

You Will Learn

What You Will Need

Section #1: Mapping Math Basics

Significant Figures

Working With Fractions and Ratios

Algebra Tools

Section #2: Math For Measurements

Introduction

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

Section #3: 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

Extra Information

Modeling With Maps

Measuring Curved Lines

Error In Measurements

Navigation

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