Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Mahdi Modiri

Associate Professor of Urban planning, Malek-Ashtar University of Technolog

Abstract

In automatic cartography, information output systems constitute a very important part. Information technology and output methods always go through their evolution according to mapping goals, and the role of information output is such that contrary to classic cartography, it is not the end of mapping process, but a beginning to a variety of applications of digital maps and an emphasis on the scientific-engineering role of surveying and cartography engineers at stages of map utilization (design, implementation, supervision and control of projects).