• Contents
  • Index
  • Search
  • Welcome
  • Table of Contents
  • 1. The History of Language Mapping
  • 2. Basic Terms and Concepts
    • 2.1. Linguistic Geography
    • 2.2. Geocoding
    • 2.3. Map
    • 2.4. Scientific Modeling
    • 2.5. Presentation of Language Data on Maps
  • 3. Geographical Information Systems for Mapping Language Data
    • 3.1. Presenting Language Features on Maps
    • 3.2. Analysis of Maps
      • 3.2.1. Analysis of Geographical Patterns
      • 3.2.2. Distances between Language Locations
    • 3.3. Computer Support
      • 3.3.1. Software and Tools
      • 3.3.2. Web-based Techniques
  • 4. Examples of Computer Mapping
    • 4.1. Google Fusion Tables
      • 4.1.1. Supported Geographic Data and File Types
      • 4.1.2. Creation of Data Tables
      • 4.1.3. Creating the Map
      • 4.1.4. Visualization
      • 4.1.5. Sharing
    • LL-MAP: Language and Location- Map Accessibility Project
      • 4.2.1. Supported Geographical Data and FileTypes
      • 4.2.2. Creation of Data Tables
      • 4.2.3. Creating the Map
      • 4.2.4. Visualization
      • 4.2.5. Sharing
  • 5. Comparison
    • 5.1. Ease of Learning
    • 5.2. Cost and Licensing
    • 5.3. Data Production and Management
    • 5.4. Dependency on Other Tools
    • 5.5. Standardization and User Community
    • 5.6. Readiness to Use
    • 5.7. Customization
    • 5.8. Interactivity
    • 5.9. Performing Spatial Analysis
    • 5.10. Extensibility
    • 5.11. Portability
    • 5.12. Sharing, Collaboration and Security
  • References