Method and system for producing an improved hiking trail map

Details Method and system for producing an improved hiking trail map Method and system for producing an improved hiking trail map

1994-12-30

1999-01-05

Zimmerman, Mark K.

Education and demonstration

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Household equipment

434150, G09B 2910

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058570667

ABSTRACT:
A method and system of producing a 3D perspective representation of a hiking trail or the like in two dimensions. Manually-obtained first data indicative of a heading and distance of each approximately linear segment of the course of travel are correlated with second data indicative of a topography of an underlying geographical region. A representation of the course of travel as viewed from perspective may then be selectively produced utilizing the correlated data. Linear segments of the course of travel are shown in this view situated at a relative angle with respect to adjacent linear segments, the angle representative of a direction and slope thereof. As a result, changes in elevation of the course of travel are continuously shown on the perspective two-dimensional representation to facilitate visual appreciation of the difficulty thereof by the traveller.

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