User requirements for geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data in a web-based virtual globe environment
Authors: Yovcheva, Z., van Elzakker, C.P.J.M. and Köbben, B.
Journal: Applied Ergonomics
eISSN: 1872-9126
ISSN: 0003-6870
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2012.10.015
Abstract:Web-based tools developed in the last couple of years offer unique opportunities to effectively support scientists in their effort to collaborate. Communication among environmental researchers often involves not only work with geographical (spatial), but also with temporal data and information. Literature still provides limited documentation when it comes to user requirements for effective geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data. To start filling this gap, our study adopted a User-Centered Design approach and first explored the user requirements of environmental researchers working on distributed research projects for collaborative dissemination, exchange and work with spatio-temporal data. Our results show that system design will be mainly influenced by the nature and type of data users work with. From the end-users' perspective, optimal conversion of huge files of spatio-temporal data for further dissemination, accuracy of conversion, organization of content and security have a key role for effective geo-collaboration. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd and The Ergonomics Society.
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User requirements for geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data in a web-based virtual globe environment.
Authors: Yovcheva, Z., van Elzakker, C.P.J.M. and Köbben, B.
Journal: Appl Ergon
Volume: 44
Issue: 6
Pages: 929-939
eISSN: 1872-9126
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2012.10.015
Abstract:Web-based tools developed in the last couple of years offer unique opportunities to effectively support scientists in their effort to collaborate. Communication among environmental researchers often involves not only work with geographical (spatial), but also with temporal data and information. Literature still provides limited documentation when it comes to user requirements for effective geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data. To start filling this gap, our study adopted a User-Centered Design approach and first explored the user requirements of environmental researchers working on distributed research projects for collaborative dissemination, exchange and work with spatio-temporal data. Our results show that system design will be mainly influenced by the nature and type of data users work with. From the end-users' perspective, optimal conversion of huge files of spatio-temporal data for further dissemination, accuracy of conversion, organization of content and security have a key role for effective geo-collaboration.
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User requirements for geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data in a web-based virtual globe environment
Authors: Yovcheva, Z., van Elzakker, C.P.J.M. and Kobben, B.
Journal: APPLIED ERGONOMICS
Volume: 44
Issue: 6
Pages: 929-939
eISSN: 1872-9126
ISSN: 0003-6870
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2012.10.015
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User requirements for geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data in a web-based virtual globe environment.
Authors: Yovcheva, Z., van Elzakker, C.P.J.M. and Köbben, B.
Journal: Applied ergonomics
Volume: 44
Issue: 6
Pages: 929-939
eISSN: 1872-9126
ISSN: 0003-6870
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2012.10.015
Abstract:Web-based tools developed in the last couple of years offer unique opportunities to effectively support scientists in their effort to collaborate. Communication among environmental researchers often involves not only work with geographical (spatial), but also with temporal data and information. Literature still provides limited documentation when it comes to user requirements for effective geo-collaborative work with spatio-temporal data. To start filling this gap, our study adopted a User-Centered Design approach and first explored the user requirements of environmental researchers working on distributed research projects for collaborative dissemination, exchange and work with spatio-temporal data. Our results show that system design will be mainly influenced by the nature and type of data users work with. From the end-users' perspective, optimal conversion of huge files of spatio-temporal data for further dissemination, accuracy of conversion, organization of content and security have a key role for effective geo-collaboration.
Source: Europe PubMed Central