Cognitively inspired and perceptually salient graphic displays for efficient spatial inference making

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

FABRIKANT, S.I.

Dep. of Geography, Univ., Zurich, Suisse

REBICH HESPANHA, S.

Dep. of Geography, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Etats-Unis

HEGARTY, M.

Dep. of Psychology, Univ. of California, Santa Barbara, Etats-Unis

Description :
In this paper, the AA. empirically investigate the relationship of thematic relevance and perceptual salience in static weather map displays. They are particularly interested in how novices'viewing patterns are modified when thematically relevant items are made perceptually more salient through design. In essence, they are asking whether perceptually salient elements draw novice viewers'attention to thematically relevant information, whether or not users have domain knowledge. The eye-movement patterns and their impacts on viewing behavior and response time are also studied. The findings provide rare empirical evidence for generally accepted design practices within the cartographic community (e.g., the effects of visual variables).

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Annals of the Association of American Geographers, issn : 0004-5608, 2010, vol. 100, n°. 1, p. 13-29, nombre de pages : 17, Références bibliographiques : 55 ref.

Date :
2010

Editeur :
Pays édition : Etats-Unis, Washington, DC, Association of American Geographers

Langue :
Anglais