A map is an abstract visual representation of a region, taken from a given space, usually designed for final human consumption. Traditional cartography focuses on the mapping of Euclidean spaces by using some distance metric. In this paper we aim at mapping the Web space by leveraging its relational nature. We introduce a general mathematical framework for maps and an algebra. Finally, we discuss the feasibility of maps suitable for interpretation not only by humans but also by machines.
Web maps and their algebra / Fionda, V.; Gutierrez, C.; Pirro', Giuseppe. - (2013), pp. 35-42. (Intervento presentato al convegno 21st Italian Symposium on Advanced Database Systems, SEBD 2013 tenutosi a Roccella Jonica, Reggio Calabria, ita).
Web maps and their algebra
Pirro' Giuseppe
2013
Abstract
A map is an abstract visual representation of a region, taken from a given space, usually designed for final human consumption. Traditional cartography focuses on the mapping of Euclidean spaces by using some distance metric. In this paper we aim at mapping the Web space by leveraging its relational nature. We introduce a general mathematical framework for maps and an algebra. Finally, we discuss the feasibility of maps suitable for interpretation not only by humans but also by machines.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
