Naslov
Experiment for determination of map graphics segment standard for handheld crisis maps management

Autori
Župan, Robert ; Sruk, Dalibor ; Frangeš, Stanislav

Izvornik
Tehnicki Vjesnik-Technical Gazette (1330-3651) 19 (2012), 4; 917-921

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
crisis management; handheld; map graphics; symbols

Sažetak
This paper describes a study of map symbols to display on maps that are in the service of making decisions and solving problems in crisis situations, as well as providing support to residents and e xperts on crisis management in times of decision making, before and during the cris is. For practical reasons maps are shown on small handheld screens. The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire, followed by interviewing. The study involves experts in crisis situations, cartographers, studen ts and other participants (meaning all t hose who accessed and filled in the online s urvey, and who do not belong to any of the categories mentioned). The survey covers cartographic symbols representing various crisis situations. The symbols were chosen for the questionnaire for some crisis situations, i.e. for a term that describes them. Their usability was then tested on the maps disp layed on a PDA by the method of interviewing. This is the first attempt in Croatia for the standard ization of cartographic symbols and their use in emergency maps adapted to new technologies and media to display and use mobile maps.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geodezija

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