1st Edition
Applied Spatial Cognition From Research to Cognitive Technology
Edited By Gary L. Allen
Copyright 2007
414 Pages
by
Psychology Press
414 Pages
by
Psychology Press
414 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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Applied Spatial Cognition illustrates the vital link between research and application in spatial cognition. With an impressive vista ranging from applied research to applications of cognitive technology, this volume presents the work of individuals from a wide range of disciplines and research areas, including psychologists, geographers, information scientists, computer scientists, cognitive... Read more
Contents: Preface. Part I: Influencing Spatial Activity in Real-World and Electronic Environments. T. Gärling, P. Loukopoulos, Choice of Driving Versus Walking Related to Cognitive Distance. M. Denis, P-E. Michon, A. Tom, Assisting Pedestrian Wayfinding in Urban Settings: Why References to Landmarks Are Crucial in Direction-Giving. B. Tversky, M. Agrawala, J. Heiser, P. Lee, P. Hanrahan, D. Phan, C. Stolte, M-P. Daniel, Cognitive Design Principles for Automated Generation of Visualizations. S. Bertel, G. Vrachliotis, C. Freksa, Aspect-Oriented Building Design: Towards Computer-Aided Approaches to Solving Spatial Constraint Problems in Architecture. S. Hirtle, M. Sorrows, Navigation in Electronic Environments. Part II: Assisting Wayfinding, Orientation, and Mobility in Specific Populations. N. Foreman, Spatial Cognition and Its Facilitation in Special Populations. J.M. Loomis, R.G. Golledge, R.L. Klatzky, J.R. Marston, Assisting Wayfinding in Visually Impaired Travelers. J.A. Thomson, Negotiating the Urban Traffic Environment: Pedestrian Skill Development in Young Children. Part III: Training or Facilitating Skilled Performance. J.J. Staszewski, Spatial Thinking and the Design of Landmine Detection Training. C.D. Heth, E.H. Cornell, A Geographic Information System for Managing Search for Lost Persons. M. Hegarty, M. Keehner, C. Cohen, D.R. Montello, Y. Lippa, The Role of Spatial Cognition in Medicine: Applications for Selecting and Training Professionals. S. Guerlain, Software Navigation Design. J.N. Templeman, L.E. Sibert, Immersive Simulation of Coordinated Motion in Virtual Environments: An Application to Training Small Unit Military Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
Biography
Gary L. Allen
