Stefanakis / Armenakis / Delis Geographic Hypermedia

Concepts and Systems
1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-3-540-34238-0
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 467 Seiten

This book introduces a new paradigm, Geographic Hypermedia, which emerges from the convergence of Geographic Information Science and - permedia technology. Both GI Science and hypermedia have been rapidly evolving fields. The initial idea of Geographic Hypermedia was born in 2004 when the editors had been invited to organize a workshop in conju- tion with the ‘Hypertext’ conference organized annually by the Special - terest Group of the Association for Computing Machinery. The purpose of the workshop was to examine how hypermedia concepts and tools may be applied in geographical domains. The workshop was eventually held in conjunction with the Maps and the Internet Commission of the International Cartographic Association at the annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Denver, Colorado, in April 2005. The Denver workshop was a successful event, bringing together mul- disciplinary researchers and professionals in the area of Geographic - permedia. Researchers from four continents and well recognized insti- tions presented their work and exchanged opinions about the new pa- digm, its content and distinct characteristics from other paradigms. Extended versions of the papers presented at the workshop along with some invited chapters from experts in the field led to the compendium of the twenty-five chapters in this book volume. Geographic Hypermedia is not yet a mature paradigm but we aspire to provide the scientific community with a contemporary view of Geographic Hypermedia, present an overview of its progress and current status, while also promoting further discussion and research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stefanakis, Emmanuel

Armenakis, Costas

Delis, Vasilis

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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