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Modern Methods of
Mapping and Analysis in A
Virtual Environment
Jololdinov Asror Toshtemirovich
Kokand State Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan
Abstract:
This article will consider in detail modern
methods of mapping and analysis in a virtual
environment. The focus is on geographic data systems
(GMTs) and their role in the educational process, as well
as the possibilities of visualizing and analyzing data using
virtual maps. The interactivity of the Virtual
environment, the ability to integrate multilayer data
and the possibilities to respond to changes in real time,
as well as the possibilities offered by various software
and online platforms, as well as pedagogical approaches
and methodologies are discussed. With the help of
Virtual maps, the importance of students in the
development of spatial knowledge, analytical thinking
skills and creative approaches is especially recognized.
The article reveals the importance of mapping and
analysis methods in the educational process in the
virtual environment and provides recommendations for
the practical implementation of innovative approaches
in this area.
Keywords:
Virtual environment, mapping, analysis,
modern methods, pedagogy, interactive teaching,
digital technology, educational innovation.
Introduction:
In the age of digital technology, methods
of managing, presenting and analyzing geographic data
are changing dramatically. In particular, modern tools,
software platforms and methods for mapping,
managing and analyzing it have appeared in the virtual
environment. This resulted in the popularization of
interactive, continuously updated, real-time digital
maps capable of obtaining information rather than
traditional printed maps.
Innovative approaches such as Geo-informational
systems (GIT), cloud technologies, mobile applications,
3D modeling, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) are
taking modern cartography to a new level. Today, virtual
environments are mainly understood as online
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platforms, digital software environments, various
applications, 3D simulations and VR technologies
created in remote collaboration over the internet, with
controlled, continuous public use. The process of
mapping and analysis is enriched in such an
environment with opportunities such as higher
interactivity, rapid information exchange, complex
review of various objects and processes, work with
thematic layers, integration of real-time geo-data.
Virtual cartography is the process of creating, editing,
mass distribution, and real-time updating maps online
based on digital technologies, the internet, cloud
platforms, and various interactive software tools. On
traditional
printed
maps,
static,
unchanging
information was expressed. On Virtual maps, however:
• Data can be constantly updated.
• The ability to insert or remove different thematic
layers is created.
• The user can control this map in interactive mode,
enlarge the desired location, take measurements,
leave comments or upload information.
• It is i
ntegrated into software platforms and updated
in real time based on data coming from sensors or
satellite. Virtual cartography is inextricably linked not
only with GIT (GIS), but also with big data, remote
sensing (remote sensing), simulation and animation
techniques. Initially, special specialists (cartographers,
GIS-analysts) managed this process, while now
independent users have also become able to create,
analyze and distribute their maps on various cloud-
based GIT platforms [1].
Differences between Virtual cartography and
traditional cartography. Traditional cartography
(printed or static digital form): usually the information
is not updated, it remains in printed form. Mapping
and distribution is carried out in limited sources
(printing, publishing house). The user can only read the
map, interactive activity is practically non-existent. It is
impossible or very limited to analyze information in
depth, disable and activate different layers, zoom, put
geotegs.
Virtual cartography (online, interactive): the map is
constantly Interactive, can be updated, edited quickly.
With the help of cloud technologies, mass distribution
is carried out on the internet, users themselves can
also add or change information. Enters into a
“dialogue”with the user, there are ma
ny dimensions,
filters, search functions, such as distance, area,
volume, volume, relative location. Multiple users can
work on a single map or project in collaboration at the
same time, put comments, mark (marker),
import/export information.
It can be seen from this that virtual cartography is a form
of cartography that develops side by side with
information and communication technologies, very well
suited to modern requirements, which serves to express
spatial information quickly, conveniently and accurately
[2].
Mapping platforms and technologies in a Virtual
environment. Cloud GIT platforms. Modern virtual
cartography is often done through cloud-based GIT
platforms. Cloud software mainly provides services on
remote servers over the internet, the user can perform
work through the browser without having to install the
program on his computer. The most popular are:
ArcGIS Online: is a major platform offered by ESRI
corporation with functions of working with Vector and
raster data, adding different layers, searching by specific
addresses, diagrams, Web-app, story map creation [3].
QGIS Cloud: a cloud-based version of the Open Source
Program QGIS. In this case, it will be possible to upload
the QGIS project to the cloud and share it with others
online. Users will have the functions of viewing the map,
activating/disabling layers, leaving comments [4].
Mapbox: this platform allows users to make online
maps, customize design settings, integrate with mobile
applications, apply 3D effects. Mapbox GL JS is a
JavaScript library convenient for creating interactive
web maps.
Google My Maps and Google Earth Web: through
Google services, it is possible to create online maps,
draw dots/lines/polygons, add characters and images,
enter geotegs, form several layers. While less
functional, the style is extremely simple and popular. On
cloud platforms, the workflow is interactive, designed
for teamwork, with the ability to update and collaborate
in real time. Therefore, it is very convenient in the
educational process, in team projects, for corporate
purposes.
Mobile applications are applications that can perform
functions such as quick determination of the coordinate
of a place through a smartphone or tablet with a GPS
module and Internet, drawing, photographing,
comment or conclusion input. Very important for
cartographic projects. The most common are:
Collector for ArcGIS: collecting information in Desert
(field) conditions, marking objects, uploading images,
working offline, and sending information to the cloud
later [5].
QField: a mobile application that runs integre with QGIS,
allows you to export the QGIS project, which was
originally created on the table (desktop), to a mobile
device and collect data in the field.
SW Maps: open source, free app. Supports coordinate
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recognition, Polygon and line drawing, photo and video
storage with geoteg, Export/import to KML/GPX
formats. These applications are convenient for GIS
professionals, environmentalists, geodesists, urban
planners, students doing field research. The
information collected with them will then be uploaded
to the cloud platform and displayed on an interactive
map. When integrated with VR technologies, the user
can wear VR glasses, “enter” the City, Mountain relief
or other spatial scene on the map, “walk” in the area
and view objects from all sides. It is very effective for
conducting virtual tours, remote surveys in areas such
as education, architecture, ecology, tourism.
Foreign experience. USA: Esri's ArcGIS Online Platform
is widely used in stages from school to university, as
well as by government agencies and the private sector
(ESRI, 2022: 35). Online mapping, real
–
time sensor
data integration, collective online projectors-all of
which demonstrate advanced approaches to digital
cartography.
European Union: in con
junction with the” Copernicus "
program, open geo-data, satellite images and cloud
platforms are being integrated and environmental
monitoring, meteorological monitoring, climate
change research is being carried out through virtual
cartography.
Finland: at the school level, free tools such as QGIS
Cloud and Google Earth are involved in the course of
the lesson, and students are taught competencies such
as creating virtual maps themselves in the form of a
“geo
-
project”, data
-summarizing, commenting.
Canada: Mobile GIS applications as well as 3D
cartography are popular in urban planning,
environmental processes, transportation planning. In
agriculture, Earth productivity is monitored in real time
through drones and sensors and analyzed on a virtual
map platform [6].
CONCLUSION
The theoretical considerations described above,
Foreign experiments, as well as experimental and test
work carried out in Uzbekistan put forward the
following main conclusions:
1.
Virtual cartography is a form of cartography
that is radically different from traditional printed
maps, integrated with digital technologies, interactive
and continuously updated. The main role in it is played
by such methods as online platforms, 3D modeling,
mobile GIS applications, VR/AR.
2.
Cloud GIT platforms (ArcGIS Online, QGIS
Cloud, Mapbox, Google Earth, etc.k.) provides
convenient mechanisms for mapping and analysis in a
virtual environment. Users can exchange information
in real time, publish team projects, work with thematic
layers in different areas.
3.
Spatial analysis methods (buffer, intersect,
union, heatmap, 3D analysis) are conducted quickly and
accurately by means of virtual cartography, which
simplifies decision-making processes.
4.
The use of these techniques in the educational
process enhances student motivation, digital literacy,
interdisciplinary
integration,
and
creativity.
Experiments have shown that groups engaged in
mapping in a virtual environment demonstrate high
efficiency and creative approach to groups relying on
traditional methods (Murodova, 2020: 64-65).
5.
Certain difficulties
–
internet speed, technical
base, teacher qualifications, software license issues-can
negatively affect the final result. But it is possible to
overcome these problems by using open-source and
free platforms, establishing advanced training courses,
developing public private cooperation.
6.
Development prospects-the importance and
capabilities of virtual cartography are expected to
expand further through future integration with
technologies such as AR (augmented reality), AI
(artificial intelligence), remote universe surveillance,
metaverse.
Thus,” modern methods of mapping and analysis in a
Virtual environment "
–
not only scientific research, but
also
education,
socio-economic
planning,
environmental monitoring, emergency management,
tourism, architecture, are of particular importance,
providing quick, accurate and interactive solutions in
dozens of areas. In the modern world, virtual
cartographic competencies have become an important
advantage for professionals. In Uzbekistan, serious
attention should be paid to the consistent development
of this direction, training of personnel, enrichment of
the technical base and professional development.
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