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Mapping with PV-WAVE
The PV‑WAVE mapping procedures let you create a variety of mapping applications. Scientific data, economic data, aerial photography data, and other kinds of data can be plotted with maps generated by PV‑WAVE, as shown in Figure 12-1: Lightning Strikes in the US.
 
Figure 12-1: Lightning Strikes in the US
This section discusses how to use the PV‑WAVE mapping procedures, and includes the following topics:
*Introduction
*Using Map Projections and Datasets
*Creating and Customizing Maps
*How to Optimize Your Mapping Application
*Accessing Other Map Datasets
*Defining Your Own Projections
*Creating Interactive Map Applications