A Conceptual Framework for Creating Cartographic Representations in SDI Environments. (November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hopfstock, Anja; Buchroithner, Manfred F; Grünreich, Dietmar
• Is Part Of: Cartographic journal. Volume 50:Number 4(2013:Nov.)
• Page Start: 345
• Page End: 355
• Publication Date: 2013-11
• Subjects: spatial data infrastructure, -- cartography, -- map design, -- European reference map; Cartography -- Periodicals; 526.05
• DOI: 10.1179/1743277413Y.0000000033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-7041

Abstract

Abstract : The low awareness of the communication function of maps within the Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) community has prompted PhD research (Hopfstock, 2010) to explore how the concept of user-oriented map design can be utilized to improve the SDI usability for end users. In particular, the research aimed at providing a methodology for creating effective cartographic representations and design solutions for SDI relevant user types that facilitate gaining useful Geographic Information (GI) at the interface between SDI and their users as a result of the map viewing and interpretation process. This paper outlines the empirical research and highlights the main findings.