Mapping

Mapping may refer to: Cartography, the process of making a map Mapping (mathematics), a synonym for a mathematical function and its generalizations Mapping (logic), a synonym for functional predicate

==Types of mapping== Animated mapping, the depiction of events over time on a map using sequential images representing each timeframe Brain mapping, the techniques used to study the brain Data mapping, data element mappings between two distinct data models Digital mapping, the use of a computer to depict spatial data on a map Gene mapping, the assignment of DNA fragments to chromosomes Mind mapping, the drawing of ideas and the relations among them Projection mapping, the projection of videos on the surface of objects with irregular shapes Robotic mapping, creation and use of maps by robots Satellite mapping, taking photos of Earth from space Spiritual mapping, a practice of some religions Texture mapping, in computer graphics Web mapping, the use of the World Wide Web to depict spatial data on a map