E-Book, Englisch, 467 Seiten
Stefanakis / Peterson / Armenakis Geographic Hypermedia
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-3-540-34238-0
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Format: PDF
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Concepts and Systems
E-Book, Englisch, 467 Seiten
Reihe: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography
ISBN: 978-3-540-34238-0
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
The book serves as a collection of multi-disciplinary contributions related to Geographic Hypermedia and highlights the technological aspects of GIS. Specifically, it focuses on its database and database management system. The methodologies for modeling and handling geographic data are described. It presents the novel models, methods and tools applied in Spatial Decision Support paradigm.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1;Preface;6
2;Contents;7
3;List of Contributors;17
4;PART I FOUNDATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC HYPERMEDIA;26
4.1;1 Geographic Hypermedia;27
4.1.1;1.1 Introduction;27
4.1.2;1.2 Defining Geographic Hypermedia;27
4.1.3;1.3. Parallel Paradigms;34
4.1.4;1.4. Geographic Hypermedia Systems: Content and Services;34
4.1.5;1.5 Discussion;43
4.1.6;1.6 About this Book;43
4.1.7;References;45
4.2;2 New Media: From Discrete, to Distributed, to Mobile, to Ubiquitous;48
4.2.1;2.1 Introduction;48
4.2.2;2.2 Discrete;49
4.2.3;2.3 Online / Distributed;51
4.2.4;2.4 Mobile;54
4.2.5;2.5 Ubiquitous;58
4.2.6;2.6 Conclusion;59
4.2.7;References;60
4.3;3 Design Issues Associated with Discrete and;62
4.4;Distributed Hypermedia GIS;62
4.4.1;3.1 Introduction;62
4.4.2;3.2 Design of a Discrete Hypermedia GIS;64
4.4.3;3.3 Design of Distributed Hypermedia GIS;69
4.4.4;3.4 Conclusions;73
4.4.5;References;74
5;PART II DATA RESOURCES AND ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES;77
5.1;4 Using Data from Earth Orbiting Satellites in Geo- Hypermedia Applications: A Survey of Data Resources;78
5.1.1;4.1 Introduction;78
5.1.2;4.2 Discovering Data;79
5.1.3;4.3 Accessing Data;84
5.1.4;4.4 Other Data Centers;95
5.1.5;References;96
5.2;5 Exploring the Use of a Virtual Map Shop as an Interface for Accessing Geographical Information;98
5.2.1;5.1 Introduction;98
5.2.2;5.2 Underlying theory;99
5.2.3;5.3 Map Shop concept;100
5.2.4;5.4 Metaphors;102
5.2.5;5.5 Engineered Serendipity;103
5.2.6;5.6 Concepts Behind the Interface and Exploration Tools;104
5.2.7;5.7 VRML Map Shop Prototype Design Ideas;106
5.2.8;5.8 Building the Map Shop prototype;108
5.2.9;5.9 Exploring the Product;109
5.2.10;5.10 Further Development of the Package – Adding Map Curator;115
5.2.11;5.11 Conclusion;119
5.2.12;Acknowledgements;119
5.2.13;References;119
5.3;6 Atlases from Paper to Digital Medium;121
5.3.1;6.1 Introduction;121
5.3.2;6.2 Technology and Cartography;122
5.3.3;6.3 Atlases: A Definition;122
5.3.4;6.4 Digital Atlases: the Search for a Definition;126
5.3.5;6.5 Digital Atlases: Characteristics;128
5.3.6;6.6 Digital Atlases: classification;131
5.3.7;6.7 Digital Atlas: Merely a Variant of a GIS?;134
5.3.8;6.8 The Evolving Medium: the Transition from Discrete Atlases to Internet Atlases;137
5.3.9;6.9 Summary and Conclusions;140
5.3.10;References;140
5.4;7 Hypermedia Maps and the Internet;144
5.4.1;7.1 Introduction;144
5.4.2;7.2 Maps and the Internet;145
5.4.3;7.3 The Information Landscape;151
5.4.4;7.4 Online Commerce;155
5.4.5;7.5 Summary;157
5.4.6;References;158
5.5;8 In Pursuit of Usefulness: Resetting the Design Focus for Mobile Geographic Hypermedia Systems;160
5.5.1;8.1 Introduction: Mobile Geographic Hypermedia;160
5.5.2;8.2 Challenges to Mobile Systems Design;161
5.5.3;8.3 Usefulness and Geographic Hypermedia;165
5.5.4;8.4 Discussion;171
5.5.5;8.5 Conclusion;173
5.5.6;Acknowledgements;174
5.5.7;References;174
5.6;9 Cruiser: A Web in Space;177
5.6.1;9.1 Introduction;177
5.6.2;9.2 The “Channel” Feature;179
5.6.3;9.3. Technical Description of Cruiser;180
5.6.4;9.4 Benefits;186
5.6.5;9.5 Application Fields;187
5.6.6;9.6. Conclusions and Related Systems;187
5.6.7;Acknowledgements;188
5.6.8;References;188
6;PART III TECHNOLOGIES FOR CONTENT INTEGRATION;189
6.1;10 Merging Hypermedia GIS with Spatial On-Line Analytical Processing: Towards Hypermedia SOLAP;190
6.1.1;10.1 Introduction: The Power of Coupling SOLAP with Hypermedia;190
6.1.2;10.2 SOLAP Concepts;192
6.1.3;10.3 Application Example of Hypermedia SOLAP;197
6.1.4;10.4 Evolution of SOLAP Hypermedia;205
6.1.5;10.5 Conclusion;207
6.1.6;Aknowledgements;208
6.1.7;References;208
6.2;11 A Hypermedia Afghan Sites and Monuments Database;211
6.2.1;11.1 Introduction;211
6.2.2;11.2 Concepts of ACIS and Requirements Analysis;213
6.2.3;11.3 Related Work and Theories;216
6.2.4;11.4 System Design of ACIS;221
6.2.5;11.5 Implementation of ACIS;225
6.2.6;11.6 Evaluation of ACIS;229
6.2.7;11.7 Future Work;230
6.2.8;References;231
6.3;12 Towards the Development of Open Cartographic Hypermedia Systems;232
6.3.1;12.1 Introduction;232
6.3.2;12.2 Hypermedia Systems;235
6.3.3;12.3 Previous Work on Hypermaps;238
6.3.4;12.4. Requirements for Hypermaps;241
6.3.5;12.5 Spatial and Cartographic Modeling;243
6.3.6;12.6 Hypermap Reference Model;244
6.3.7;12.7 Conclusions and Future Work;249
6.3.8;References;250
6.4;13 Standards for Geographic Hypermedia: MPEG, OGC and co.;253
6.4.1;13.1 Introduction;253
6.4.2;13.2 Standards for Geographic Information Systems;256
6.4.3;13.3 Standards for Cultural Heritage Management;260
6.4.4;13.4 Standards for Hypermedia;264
6.4.5;13.5 Comparison and Conclusion;269
6.4.6;References;272
6.5;14 Semantically-Aware Systems: Extraction of Geosemantics, Ontology Engineering, and Ontology Integration;277
6.5.1;14.1 Introduction;277
6.5.2;14.2 Theoretical Issues;278
6.5.3;14.3 Methodologies and Tools;282
6.5.4;14.4 Conclusions;290
6.5.5;References;290
7;PART IV ANALYTICAL FUNCTIONALITY AND GEOVISUALIZATIONS;294
7.1;15 Towards a Typology of Interactivity Functions for Visual Map Exploration;295
7.1.1;15.1 Introduction;295
7.1.2;15.2 Typecast of Interactivity Functions Concerning the Map Creation Process;296
7.1.3;15.3 Typecast of Interactivity Functions related to Multiple Representations;300
7.1.4;15.4 Typecast of Interactivity Functions related to the Third and Fourth Dimension;301
7.1.5;15.5 Basic Functions;303
7.1.6;15.6 About the Applicability of the Proposed Typology;303
7.1.7;15.7 Usefulness of the Typology;310
7.1.8;15.8 Conclusion;310
7.1.9;References;311
7.2;16 A Framework for Using Coordinated Displays for the Analysis of Multidimensional, Spatial, and Temporal Data;313
7.2.1;16.1 Introduction;313
7.2.2;16.2 Taxonomy of Tool Linking Modes;316
7.2.3;16.3 Cooperation between Sequential and Concurrent Linking: An Example;319
7.2.4;16.4 Conclusion;326
7.2.5;References;327
7.3;17 Visualization and Hypermedia for Decision Making;329
7.3.1;17.1 Introduction;329
7.3.2;17.2 Visualization, Hypermedia and Communication in Spatial Decision Making;330
7.3.3;17.3 Case Studies: Applications and Systems;335
7.3.4;17.4 Concluding Remarks;344
7.3.5;Acknowledgements;346
7.3.6;References;346
7.4;18 Geovisualization of Vegetation Patterns in National Parks of the Southeastern United States;349
7.4.1;18.1 Introduction;349
7.4.2;18.2 Vegetation Distributions Related to Terrain Characteristics;352
7.4.3;18.3 Development Trends and Potential Impacts on Park Resources;356
7.4.4;18.4 Summary;360
7.4.5;Acknowledgements;361
7.4.6;References;363
7.5;19 Visualization of Spatial Change;366
7.5.1;19.1 Introduction;366
7.5.2;19.2 Cartographic Visualization of Spatial Changes;367
7.5.3;19.3 Concepts for Change Representation;370
7.5.4;19.4 Technology for Change Visualization;375
7.5.5;19.5 Applications of Change Visualization;379
7.5.6;19.6 Concluding Remarks;383
7.5.7;Acknowledgements;384
7.5.8;References;385
7.6;20 Scalable Vector Graphics Interfaces for Geographic Applications;387
7.6.1;20.1 Introduction;387
7.6.2;20.2 Examples;388
7.6.3;20.3 Summary;397
7.6.4;References;398
8;PART V GEOGRAPHIC HYPERMEDIA: APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES;399
8.1;21 About the Role of Cartographic Presentation for Wayfinding;400
8.1.1;21.1 Introduction;400
8.1.2;21.2 Test: Analysis of Route Descriptions and Sketches;401
8.1.3;21.3 Wayfinding Test: How Much Detail is Necessary to Support Wayfinding;403
8.1.4;21.4 General Design Goals of Route Descriptions;405
8.1.5;21.5 Presentation Forms;406
8.1.6;21.6 Landmarks;410
8.1.7;21.7 Conclusion;414
8.1.8;Acknowledgement;415
8.1.9;References;415
8.2;22 Wireless Campus LBS: Building Campus- Wide Location Based Services Based on WiFi Technology;418
8.2.1;22.1 The Wireless Campus at the University of Twente;418
8.2.2;22.2 Positioning using WiFi technology;420
8.2.3;22.3 Mapping the Access Points;421
8.2.4;22.4 The Wireless Campus Location Based Services;423
8.2.5;22.5 Test at SVG Open 2005;424
8.2.6;22.6 Outlook;426
8.2.7;References;427
8.3;23 Developing Web-GIS Applications According to HCI Guidelines: The Viti- Vaud Project;428
8.3.1;23.1 Introduction;428
8.3.2;23.2 Related Work: HCI Aspects for the Development of Web- GIS;429
8.3.3;23.3 Development of a Web-GIS Interface According to HCI Guidelines;431
8.3.4;23.4 Ideas for Web-GIS Developers;436
8.3.5;23.5 Conclusions and Future Work;437
8.3.6;References;438
8.4;24 High Definition Geovisualization: Earth and Biodiversity Sciences for Informal Audiences;440
8.4.1;24.1 Introduction;440
8.4.2;24.2 HDTV Production and the Role of the Geographer;445
8.4.3;http://bluemarble.nasa.gov/).;448
8.4.4;http://edcimswww.cr.usgs.gov/pub/;448
8.4.5;imswelcome/);448
8.4.6;http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/).;448
8.4.7;http://glcf.umiacs.umd.edu/).;448
8.4.8;http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/Reefs/).;448
8.4.9;cm in cm in px px * 2.54 / 67.7 72 1920 1920;450
8.4.10;83,039 1 ( 1920 * 30 / ) 0.677 0.677 px m px m;451
8.4.11;http://www.alias.com/);455
8.4.12;http://www.rsinc.com/);457
8.4.13;http://www.nsidc.org/);458
8.4.14;http://www.rsinc.com/);460
8.4.15;http://www.adobe.com/);460
8.4.16;24.3 Summary: The Geographer’s Role in Producing HDTV Geovisualizations;461
8.4.17;Acknowledgements;462
8.4.18;References;463
8.5;25 Mobile Geographic Education: The MoGeo System;466
8.5.1;25.1 Introduction;466
8.5.2;25.2 Educational Framework;468
8.5.3;25.3 Technological Framework;474
8.5.4;25.4 Example;480
8.5.5;25.5 Discussion and Conclusions;482
8.5.6;References;483
9;Index;484
