Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Map Post #11
I’ve seen other maps related to Wikipedia before, but this
one is pretty interesting. It shows the Wikipedia edits over the course of one
day, each edit is symbolized by the abbreviation for the language it was
written in. The color scheme reminds of a Lite Brite, thanks to the
monochromatic background and colorful symbols. There’s a temporal element to
the map, which begins at midnight on July 29, 2011. Simple zoom options are
available, but the legends are hidden when zoomed in.
Map Post #10
My tenth map is a 3D
version of the London subway (tube) system. The rail lines themselves remind me of long
ropes of Play-Doh. The 3D buildings are
added at their respective locations, making it easier for riders to get a sense
of where they actually are. I like the white background and oblique angle, it
makes it a bit modern. Viewers are also
able to pan and zoom in the map, although it becomes a bit choppy on the edges
of the map.
Map Post #9
This map, while not the flashiest, shows westward expansion
in the United States. It incorporates
many features we’ve discussed in class: selectable layers, panning, zooming,
collapsible legend, and popup windows.
Overall, it’s a clean, nicely done interactive map.
Map Post #8
The Nature Valley Trail View map has a great splash
screen. The map opens with stunning
images of various national parks. From the splash screen, you can select a park
from a drop down menu, view the map key, tutorial and more. This map was
actually one of my inspiration maps for my final project. I love the wide,
unobstructed view of the image and the transitions between images.
Map Post #7
The above map, centered on the west Pacific, shows the path
of the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. The path of the solar eclipse is
marked by the three red lines. When the total eclipse occurs at each location,
the symbol will flash. Each sun uses a shape tween effect to depict how the
eclipse looks at other locations at a specific time.
Source:
http://science1.nasa.gov/media/medialibrary/2009/07/20/20jul_longestsolareclipse_resources/World.gif
Map Post #6
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This map shows sightings of the migration of
high Arctic shorebirds. The sightings occurred in North America during 2006;
the video plays the cycle twice. The colors of the squares change from white to
red, depending on the number of sightings. Overall, the symbols remind me of
confetti, and not so much birds.
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