Essays about: "digital map interface"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words digital map interface.

  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  3. 2. You Are Here

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Dylan Bertram; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : In this degree project it is discussed how to design an alpine navigation device for experienced to expert users to reduce cognitive load of orienting, locating, and navigating. You Are Here explores the state of navigating in alpine environments with digital and analog devices through user-centric research. READ MORE

  4. 3. Geo-Enabling Piste Maps Using Anchor Points

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lou-Lou Pei; [2021]
    Keywords : Georeferencing; Positioning; Coordinate Transformations; Piste maps; Geografiska referenspunkter; Positionering; Koordinattransformationer; Pistkartor;

    Abstract : Piste maps have been used as navigational aids by winter sports enthusiasts for decades. These maps are often hand drawn and are designed to be visually pleasing while still providing an overview of the terrain of a ski resort. READ MORE

  5. 4. Digital Game Design for Elderly People

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Shadi Tahmassebi; [2018]
    Keywords : elderly gamers; digital games; game design;

    Abstract : Researchers have found that digital gaming is beneficial for the cognitive,psychological, and physical health of the elderly people [1][6]. The percentage of theelderly people playing digital games is growing increasingly (and so do thedemographics) and thus the elderly generation form a potential base for a yetinexperienced game market. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Thereminic Room Interface : Interfacing a Room sized Instrument for Multiple Players

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Alireza Mahzoon; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : A Theremin is essentially an electronic synthesizer, which reacts to the distance between a hand and an antenna. The music is created from an internal oscillator which reacts to an induction field, when it is disturbed by the layer. READ MORE