Overview of Cartogram Algorithm

Authors

Chen Yi, Beijing Key Laboratory of Big Data Technology for Food Safety, School of Computer and Information Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China;
Yunfang Zhao, Beijing Key Laboratory of Big Data Technology for Food Safety, School of Computer and Information Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China;
Xiaomin Du, Beijing Key Laboratory of Big Data Technology for Food Safety, School of Computer and Information Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China;

Abstract

Abstract: Cartogram is a type of visualization method for effectively presenting the geographical information distribution of the statistical data, which has a wide range of usage in many fields. The concepts, classifications and generation methods of the Cartogram were described. Different generation algorithms of it were summarized, considering the continuity and regularity features. Besides, from the two aspects of both statistical and geographical distortions, three evaluation indexes were proposed: an index that evaluated whether the area sizes represented the true attribute values; and one which represented the degree of the regional shape distortions; and last but not the least, the algorithm execution time; after that the comparison of different Cartogram generation algorithms were generally given and the future of Cartogram was prospected.

Recommended Citation

Yi, Chen; Zhao, Yunfang; and Du, Xiaomin (2020) "Overview of Cartogram Algorithm," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 28: Iss. 9, Article 7.
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol28/iss9/7

First Page

1970

Revised Date

2016-07-14

DOI Link

https://doi.org/

Last Page

1978

CLC

TP391

Recommended Citation

Chen Yi, Zhao Yunfang, Du Xiaomin. Overview of Cartogram Algorithm[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2016, 28(9): 1970-1978.