FIELD: cartography.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to cartography and can be used in drawing out terrain relief maps. In compliance with this method, contours are selected in interactive mode for inscriptions to be made thereon. Points are selected on these contours whereat inscriptions should be made. Inscriptions are made nearby aforesaid points, the inscription top being oriented in preset direction along the contour. Slope direction is determined for each selected contour with the help of data on adjacent contours. The inscription top represents direction opposite to slope direction.
EFFECT: regular arrangement of markers.
17 cl, 9 dwg
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Dates
2009-10-20—Published
2008-04-04—Filed