@inproceedings{87112cbadf81481c9eb186cc1d20448e,
title = "Using grids in maps",
abstract = "Our approach aims at a general description that is common to all types of grids used in diagrammatic representations despite their individual differences. Based on our analysis, we specify different types of spatial knowledge and single out in which way a particular type of grid represents a particular type of spatial knowledge. This specification identifies the various contributions of grids to diagrammatic representations. It turns out that grids in maps and especially in schematic maps have two complementary functions. First, they enable inferences that are not possible using only the spatial map features. Second, they provide additional design freedom, as important information that is not represented in the schematic map itself, can be encoded in the grid structure.",
author = "Alexander Klippel and Lars Kulik",
year = "2000",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/3-540-44590-0_43",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "3540679154",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "486--489",
editor = "Michael Anderson and Peter Cheng and Volker Haarslev",
booktitle = "Theory and Application of Diagrams - 1st International Conference, Diagrams 2000",
address = "Germany",
note = "1st International Conference on Theory and Application of Diagrams, Diagrams 2000 ; Conference date: 01-09-2000 Through 03-09-2000",
}