Simplified geological map of the state of Rio Grande do Norte : cartographic representation of geological elements for use in Geosciences

This paper seeks to make accessible the geological language used in technical maps, and to represent cartographically, in a simplified and representative form, geological elements of Rio Grande do Norte (RN) state. This was achieved through manipulation and generalization of spatial data contained i...

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Autores: Oliveira, Robson Rafael de, Nascimento, Marcos Antonio Leite do
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
Repositorio:Revista Terrae didatica (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br:article/8654688
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/td/article/view/8654688
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Geology
Maps
Cartographic representation
GIS
Geologia
Mapas
Representação cartográfica
SIG
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Sumario:This paper seeks to make accessible the geological language used in technical maps, and to represent cartographically, in a simplified and representative form, geological elements of Rio Grande do Norte (RN) state. This was achieved through manipulation and generalization of spatial data contained in the Geological Map of RN, 1:500,000 scale, produced by the Geological Service of Brazil, in 2006. To create the simplified cartographic material, the use of GIS as a tool for integration and analysis of geological and cartographical knowledge was key. Thematic cartography concepts were also applied, seeking to better represent data available. Cartographic products produced were the Simplified Geological Map of RN, scale 1:500,000, and different inserts in 1:2,500,000 scale. These maps are available in printed and digital format in the context of a GIS. The maps produced can be used by students, researchers, managers and decision-makers, to understand the physical environment.