Etäisyyskartoi

Etäisyyskartoi is a Finnish term that translates to "distance maps" or "proximity maps" in English. It refers to a type of map that visually represents the distances or spatial relationships between different locations, objects, or points of interest. These maps are not necessarily to scale in the traditional sense of geographical maps but rather focus on depicting how far apart things are relative to each other, or the ease of travel between them.

The concept of etäisyyskartoi can be applied in various contexts. In urban planning, for example, they might illustrate travel times from residential areas to essential services like schools or hospitals, or show the proximity of businesses to transportation hubs. In logistics, etäisyyskartoi could be used to optimize delivery routes by visualizing the distances between warehouses and customer locations. They can also be used in social network analysis to represent the "distance" between individuals based on their connections or shared interests. The visual representation can take many forms, from simple diagrams to more complex, interactive digital interfaces. The primary goal is to convey spatial relationships and facilitate understanding of accessibility or separation.