This diploma thesis deals with acustic cartography and its use of sound for cartographic visualization. The particular emphasis is placed on the use of cinematic theories on sound-design. Despite the absence of sound in the context of multimedia and cybercartography, it provides huge potential for use. This potential is discussed. The paper deals with the physical, medical and psycho-acoustic principles to provide the enterance to the auditory world. It discusses the basic characteristics of

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... ustic cartography as well as a broad classification of the sound spectrum of realistic and abstract sounds. The possibilities of sound and interactivity are also deal with in this thesis. Abstract sounds are particularly well suited to represent quantitative data and temporary changes in an acoustic way, especially when the spectrum of the visual transmission of information is insufficient. For this purpose, the concept of cartographic sonification is discussed, which uses a set of rules, called acustic variables for auditory visualization. Realistic sounds offer the opportunity to represent social, cultural, emotional, political and atmospheric information, or to affect the user in this regard. Considering the theories of cinematic sound-design, a cinecartographic sound-design is developed, which deals with the planning, construction and use of speach, sound-effects and music. Further examples, problems and technical requirements are discussed, too. The thesis includes a CD-ROM with audio samples.