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Geographical Design [electronic resource] : Spatial Cognition and Geographical Information Science. / by Stephen Hirtle.

By: Hirtle, Stephen [author.].
Contributor(s): SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Synthesis Lectures on Human-Centered Informatics: Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2011Edition: 1st ed. 2011.Description: IV, 67 p. online resource.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9783031021947.Subject(s): User interfaces (Computer systems) | Human-computer interaction | User Interfaces and Human Computer InteractionAdditional physical formats: Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification: 005.437 | 004.019 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction -- Spatial Cognition -- Technologies -- Cognitive Interfaces for Wayfinding -- Open Issues -- For More Information.
In: Springer Nature eBookSummary: With GIS technologies ranging from Google Maps and Google Earth to the use of smart phones and in-car navigation systems, spatial knowledge is often acquired and communicated through geographic information technologies. This monograph describes the interplay between spatial cognition research and use of spatial interfaces. It begins by reviewing what is known about how humans process spatial concepts and then moves on to discuss how interfaces can be improved to take advantage of those capabilities. Special attention is given to a variety of innovative geographical platforms that provide users with an intuitive understanding and support the further acquisition of spatial knowledge. The monograph concludes with a discussion of the number of outstanding issues, including the changing nature of maps as the primary spatial interface, concerns about privacy for spatial information, and a look at the future of user-centered spatial information systems. Table of Contents: Introduction / Spatial Cognition / Technologies / Cognitive Interfaces for Wayfinding / Open Issues / For More Information.
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Introduction -- Spatial Cognition -- Technologies -- Cognitive Interfaces for Wayfinding -- Open Issues -- For More Information.

With GIS technologies ranging from Google Maps and Google Earth to the use of smart phones and in-car navigation systems, spatial knowledge is often acquired and communicated through geographic information technologies. This monograph describes the interplay between spatial cognition research and use of spatial interfaces. It begins by reviewing what is known about how humans process spatial concepts and then moves on to discuss how interfaces can be improved to take advantage of those capabilities. Special attention is given to a variety of innovative geographical platforms that provide users with an intuitive understanding and support the further acquisition of spatial knowledge. The monograph concludes with a discussion of the number of outstanding issues, including the changing nature of maps as the primary spatial interface, concerns about privacy for spatial information, and a look at the future of user-centered spatial information systems. Table of Contents: Introduction / Spatial Cognition / Technologies / Cognitive Interfaces for Wayfinding / Open Issues / For More Information.

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