Multipurpose cartographic resource as an interactive system

Abstract

The author considers the issues of changing the requirements for map making and cartographic image in connection with digital transformation of the society and mass introduction of information technologies. As a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s achievements widespread implementation, new requirements for cartography in terms of creating and using models and maps have arisen. In this regard, a new digital product is proposed, a multi-purpose resource (MD). The author presents a scheme, where it is shown as a specialized interactive system containing data, information and knowledge in order to form a cartographic image at the user`s request. The process of interaction with the MD is considered, in which the audience work with it and, at the query, a cartographic product containing geospatial information and knowledge is formed for a specific task to be solved. The use of artificial intelligence technologies for automating cartographic processes is also discussed, the concept of a “smart” map is proposed