Geospatial Information Visualization User Interface Issues

Abstract

Abstract User interfaces for geospatial information are the tools by which users interact with and explore that information. The provision of appropriate interface tools for exploiting the potential of contemporary geospatial visualization products is essential if they are to be used efficiently and effectively. This paper addresses issues and challenges in interface development and usage that are identified as paramount within the geospatial visualization community. Keywords: INTERFACEINTERACTIVITYNAVIGATIONCOLLABORATIONMETAPHORSUSABILITY