Usability of Internet Geographic Information Systems
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Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Usability of Internet Geographic Information Systems
Original language description
Direct and easy access of end users to geoinformation belongs to the contemporary development trends in the field of geographic information systems (GIS). It means that theer is a strong effort to geoenable the Web and provide so called GIservices. Today, four main kinds of Internet GIS users are usually distinguished. Their functional needs should be respected during the system analysis and design to provide satisfactory user-friendly environment. This is one of the reasons why so called user-centric design is more and more demanded and attention is paid to usability of provided Internet solutions. This article focuses on Internet GIS users and their needs so the state of art is described. Than, two case studies are briefly described to show the increasing importance of Internet GIS and their usability. Finally, usability testing of selected Internet GIS is described.
Czech name
Použitelnost Internetových geografických informačních systémů
Czech description
DNes je stále větší poornost věnována možnostem zpřístupnění prostorových informací koncovým uživatelům a použitelnosti těchto aplikací. Požadavky jednotlivých typů uživatelů musí být repsektovány již ve fázi návrhu aplikce. V příspěvku je shrnuta situace v dané oblasti a je navržen a realizován postup testování použitelnosti vybrané aplikace.
Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
IN - Informatics
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2006
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN
1109-2742
e-ISSN
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Volume of the periodical
5
Issue of the periodical within the volume
11
Country of publishing house
GR - GREECE
Number of pages
7
Pages from-to
2057-2063
UT code for WoS article
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EID of the result in the Scopus database
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