Interaction with maps on the internet - A user centred design approach for the atlas of Canada

Cartographic Journal

Volumn 45, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 98-107

  Kramers, R Eric ^a  

^a NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Atlas of canada; Interactive maps; Usability; User centred design (UCD); User interfaces; User requirements; User research

Indexed keywords

ATLAS; CARTOGRAPHY; DESIGN; GIS; INTERNET; MAPPING;

CANADA; NORTH AMERICA;

EID: 49249107493     PISSN: 00087041     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/174327708X305094     Document Type: Article

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