Information Visualization: Perception for Design, Fourth Edition explores the art and science
of why we see objects the way we do. Based on the science of perception and vision, the …

Although animated maps are widely promoted as ideal vehicles for learning and scientific
discovery, there has been little empirical work that demonstrates their relative effectiveness …

Communicating spatial information to the blind and visually impaired using maps and
graphics presents many difficulties. Past research has offered advice to cartographers on …

For the past decade, archaeologists have been using LiDAR or Airborne Laser Scanning
(ALS)-based methods to uncover trace signatures of human civilization in the landscape. A …

The characterization, identification, and understanding of spatial patterns are central
concerns of geography. Deeply rooted in the notion that geographic location matters, one …

A functional taxonomy is developed that describes the kinds of maps decision makers can
use to evaluate changes in the locations of activities to serve distributed demand …

This paper aims to develop a model representing cluster perception in the distribution of
point objects. Three spatial factors—that is, proximity, concentration, and density change …

A thematic map is a map that illustrates more than simply geographical relationships or
locations, but rather also portrays themes, patterns, or data relating to physical, social …

The growth of the Internet and the digital revolution have meant increased reliance on
electronic representations of information. Geospatial information has been readily adapted …

This study investigates the use of 2D and 3D presentations of maps for the assessment of
distances in a geographical context. Different types of 3D representations have been …