Human Factors in Geographical Information Systems

This collection of new contributions by leading experts in the fields of human-computer interaction (HCI) and geographical information systems (GIS) covers all the human and organizational factors which relate to the users of computer systems handling spatial data. The book should be of interest to all users of GIS, not only those who work at the keyboard, but also those who are responsible for the selection, design and management of the use of the system. Current thinking on GIS usability, effective training for GIS users, the human factors of screeenmap displays and the optimization of the effects of introducing GIS into an organization are discussed. The book should be of value to ergonomists, human factor engineers interested in HCI, GIS users and planners, and GIS software developers and vendors. It outlines the worldwide knowledge on the most important aspect of a GIS - the human beings who use it...