I wanted to overlay some plot over map, and thought to use one of provided background maps that come with Basemap Result isn't that great as expected: loading bluemarble map took 1GB memory, and zooming i.e. Europe region on 1920x1080 screen is too blurred w/o details. As a consequence, using custom basemap with even greater resolution is out of consideration
OTOH whatever I do in Google Earth, memory never exceeds 200MB and it's even lower with ArcGIS Explorer with any basemap on it. Maybe it's because these packages use advanced tilling features maybe it's else, but isn't there something that can be done with Basemap package so that topological maps can be useful with it? Like using some GIS webservice or similar? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
