MapCalc Learner-Academic by Red
Hen Systems, Inc.
…advanced grid-based map analysis for
PC environments
The MapCalc (Map Analysis Package Calculator) System
MapCalc is a comprehensive set of
grid-based tools for advanced analysis and display of spatial information. The system has several basic forms—
üstand-alone Windows/NT/2000 version üintegrated modules
for leading desktop GIS systems üvariety
of application programs such as SoilRx for precision farming üa library of ActiveX
controls and development environment for development partners
Import/export
modules enable exchange of data
with most vector/raster GIS data
formats, databases and spreadsheets.
Image registration, on-screen digitizing and GPS link provide for direct
encoding of map. Display
capabilities include 2-D grid and contour maps, 3-D surfaces with draped
variables, vector overlay and a variety of summary reports, tables and
charts. Integrated modules seamlessly
link MapCalc’s advanced map analysis capabilities with the thematic mapping and
geo-query tools of desktop mapping systems such as MapInfo and ArcView.
An intuitive graphical user interface provides direct access to
individual operations through familiar dialog boxes with Window standard
pull-down lists, command buttons, slider bars, text boxes and icons. A powerful macro
builder enables users to easily generate, edit and reuse command
sequences as GIS models. As commands
are specified through the dialog box, a macro
language automatically creates grammatically correct English sentences that are
linked to a flowchart of the processing steps.
Users simply interact with the flowchart to interpret and modify
criteria for alternative conditions and scenarios.
The powerful modeling capabilities of MapCalc are divided
into two broad classes—spatial statistics and spatial analysis. Spatial Statistics
tools investigate statistical patterns and relationships among maps. They include…
üDescriptive
Statistics üNormality Tests üPoint Density Maps üGeographic Trend
Analysis üSpatial
Interpolation üSpatial
Autocorrelation üScatter plots and
variograms üResidual Analysis üError Mapping üCoincidence
Statistics üChange Surfaces üComparison Tests üSpatial Correlation and
Dependency üMultivariate
Regression üClustering üMap Similarity
Spatial
Analysis tools derive new maps based on spatial context,
patterns, surface configuration, proximity, connectivity and flows. They include…
üGeographic Search
üWeighted
Proximity Analysis üSlope
and Aspect üVisual Exposure
üOptimal
Path üLocal, Regional & Map-Wide Overlay üNearby Neighbor Summary üEdge,
Shape and Pattern Characterization üNarrowness üLogical, Ranking, Rating and Mathematical
Combination üConfluence Surfaces
üProbability
and Propensity Analysis üTravel-Time
Surfaces üCompetition Analysis