The age of exploration
From Greek astron "star" and lambanein "to take". It permits astral navigation and mapmaking.
A person who follows a career of mapmaking is called a cartographer. They specialize in creating, designing, and interpreting maps for various purposes such as navigation, planning, and analysis.
Mapmaking, or cartography, is practiced by cartographers, geographers, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) specialists. These professionals create maps for various purposes, including navigation, urban planning, and environmental management. Additionally, artists and designers may also engage in mapmaking for creative or illustrative purposes. Mapmaking combines technical skills with an understanding of spatial information and geography.
The Age of Exploration was significantly influenced by several key events and technological advancements. The Renaissance sparked a renewed interest in science and navigation, leading to improvements in mapmaking and ship design, such as the caravel. The invention of the magnetic compass and advancements in sextant technology allowed for more accurate sea navigation. Additionally, the fall of Constantinople in 1453 prompted Europeans to seek new trade routes to Asia, further driving exploration efforts.
The five themes of geography focus on mapmaking as an while the subfields focus on mapmaking as a tool that can be applied to all themes; special field and set of skills.
The improved mapmaking techniques developed by Gerardus Mercator in the 16th century, particularly the Mercator projection, greatly aided in navigation and circumnavigation of the globe. This projection allowed for accurate representation of the Earth's surface on flat maps, making it easier for navigators to plot their course accurately across long distances.
Technology helped the field of geography to expand beyond mapmaking.
The five themes of geography focus on mapmaking as an essential tool for understanding location, place, human-environment interactions, movement, and regions. In contrast, subfields of geography might focus on mapmaking as a method to study specialized topics such as political geography, urban geography, or physical geography in more detail.
Cartography.
A cartographer. Cartography is the science of mapmaking.
They have allowed more accuracy in mapmaking. Radar is used more often than Aeral photography
Mapmaking has been vastly improved with the use of aerial photography and radar. The level of accuracy has increased and remote areas are now accessible.