Saturday, July 24, 2010

Statistical map


This is a statistical map of coal production in the Donn Basin in 1921. The number of carts represents the amount of coal produced.

Wind Rose


This is a wind rose that shows both the direction and speed of wind. The color classification is based on the speed of the wind.

Parallel coordinate graph

This parallel coordinate graph shows how different new car models score on various attributes attributes such as price, horsepower, weight, etc.


Population Profile

This population profile shows the distribution of age groups among the total population in the Tasman District during the years 1991, 1996, 2001. Other populations profiles might show other demographic data such as race, ethnicity, or gender.

DLG

This digital line graphic was produced by USGS and is of Georgia. This particular maps shows both natural and built features.

Isopach

This is sonar imagery laid over isopach contours of sediment thickness. The isopach contour lines were derived using seismic interpretations.

http://http//woodshole.er.usgs.gov/operations/sfmapping/sonar_interp.htm

Isopleth

This is a isopleth map of Jacksonville Florida showing the extent of toxic releases into the air from area municipal waste incinerators. The isopleth line shows the five year average of toxic chemicals in the air at 100 micrograms per cubic meter.