Mapping

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Mapping may refer to:

  • Mapping (cartography), the process of making a map
  • Mapping (mathematics), a synonym for a mathematical function and its generalizations
    • Mapping (logic), a synonym for functional predicate

Types of mapping

  • Storytelling mapping, the use of a map to tell a story which usually is alternate and involves countries
  • Animated mapping, the depiction of events over time on a map using sequential images representing each timeframe
  • Brain mapping, the techniques used to study the brain
  • Data mapping, data element mappings between two distinct data models
  • Digital mapping, the use of a computer to depict spatial data on a map
  • Gene mapping, the assignment of DNA fragments to chromosomes
  • Mind mapping, the drawing of ideas and the relations among them
  • Projection mapping, the projection of videos on the surface of objects with irregular shapes
  • Robotic mapping, creation and use of maps by robots
  • Satellite mapping, taking photos of Earth from space
  • Spiritual mapping, a practice of some religions
  • Texture mapping, in computer graphics
  • Web mapping, the use of the World Wide Web to depict spatial data on a map

See also

  • All pages with titles beginning with Mapping
  • All pages with titles containing Mapping
  • Mapping theorem (disambiguation)
  • Mappings (poetry)
  • Surveying, the field work of gathering map data
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