地图模式识别是目前制图自动化的一个重点研究方向，利用计算机从扫描地形图上识别和提取地图信息为地图数字化开辟了新的途径。
Map pattern recognition is an important research direction in mapping automation now. Recognizing map information automatically from scanning map by computer carves out a new way for map digital.
随着各种类型地图数据库的建成和制图自动化的日趋完善，人们对军事地理信息系统的研究将逐步转向分析和辅助决策。
With kinds of map database having been built up and auto mapping being gradually optimized, Analysis and Decision aid are becoming the main subject in the research of MGIS.
地图制图自动化已成为地理研究的重要内容，包括自动综合和自动扩充。
Automatic cartography including automatic map generalization and expansion has become an important geographic research area.
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