ABSTRACT

This review paper explores at a high conceptual level cartography’s potential role in the emerging field of indoor mapping. It introduces an interdisciplinary literature on foundational theories, approaches, and applications of indoor maps driven by advancements in indoor positioning systems and an accompanying desire to exploit those capabilities through maps. The review concludes that cartography, with its rich heritage in the mapping arts and sciences, can make important contributions as technologies, needs, and theories converge to make sophisticated indoor mapping a reality. This paper includes discussions of issues, challenges, and prospects for indoor mapping along with examples of possible new applications.

摘要

这篇综述文章从高概念层面探讨了制图学在室内制图领域中的潜在作用。它介绍了有关室内地图的基础理论，方法和应用的跨学科文献，这些文献是由室内定位系统的进步推动的，并且伴随着人们希望通过地图开发这些功能的渴望。审查得出的结论是，由于地图技术在制图艺术和科学方面具有丰富的遗产，可以随着技术，需求和理论的融合而做出重要贡献，从而使复杂的室内制图成为现实。本文包括有关室内制图的问题，挑战和前景的讨论，以及可能的新应用示例。