(4/9) 3D map

This 3D aerial view of Mucklenberg county, North Carolina, allows the user to turn on and off different features. The primary use for the map pertains to the utilization of flood data from local waterways and river systems http://mapserver.mecklenburgcountync.gov/3dfz/

(3/26) Changing... well just about every map characteristic!

This map is by far the most interesting map I've toyed with all semester. If I had to pit any of the maps I've found this semester against the most interesting maps posted by other students, I'd pick this one. This interactive map found on National Geographic's website allows the user to do just about everything. You can pan, zoom in and out, Toggle between different classes of imagery and themes, view sea surface temperatures, view physical land and water systems, etc. The laundry list of variables covered is pretty long when it comes to this map. This map also allows the user to create shapefiles, take measurements, draw on the map, and place location markers. My favorite attribute was being able to look at chlorophyll blooms at the global level during the summer time. http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/interactive-map/?ar_a=1 ------

(4/16) Final Map Post

This map details the extent of every ruling empire or dynasty throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia from the year 3000 BC to the current era. What strikes me as interesting about this map is the amount of data contained within the map, and the extent of time covered within this animation. The map even comes complete with rollover effects for every kingdom, dynasty, and empire that show up throughout the course of time on the map. http://www.atlasofworldhistory.com/ ------------------------

(3/19) Splash screen map

This interactive map displays how climate change affects human population throughout the world. Within this map the user can select up to two variables that produce a map illustrating these variables effects on the human population. Furthermore, the user can select whether or not he/she wants to view it at the global scale, or at a region/continental scale. The splash screen gives some brief information on how population is affected by climate change, allows the user to take a tour on how to use the interactive map, and list various country profiles. http://www.populationaction.org/Publications2/Data_and_Maps/Mapping_Population_and_Climate_Change/Summary.php -------

(2/26) Motion Tween Map

This animated map involves events that took place during World War II. While the first portion of the map has both motion tweens and shape tweens, the later portions solely involve the use of motion tweens. The battle for Greece within this map shows the Italian and Greek forces similarly in the same way we chose to show the Germans Army units in our labs five, six, and seven. There is a timeline complete with stop, play, forward, and backwards buttons that allows the user to view the battle for both Greece and Crete in chronological order. ------------------ http://www.historyanimated.com/wwiianimated.com/BalkansAnimation.html

(3/6) Shape Tween Map

I found this map displaying the bloodiest battle of the civil war. This map showing the battle of Antietam is a very well crafted animation. As opposed to having a simple interactive map with buttons showcasing the movement of different activity, this map is an actual movie animation that the viewer can pause, stop, and view in high definition. The shape tweens are done very well, with shape tweens affecting the arrows, flags, shadows, and explosions on the map. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/antietam/maps/antietam-animated-map.html

Lab 10!

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Without any further ado, I present to you lab 10!