Use of PPGIS for Indigenous Mapping: An Assessment of Data and Function Needs
Journal
臺灣地理資訊學刊
Journal Issue
6期
Pages
49-61
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Abstract
Public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) has been widely used in indigenous mapping recently. Much attention has been paid to participation and empowerment but little has been considered for system design. This research deals with system design, especially focusing on data provision, system functionality and the relationship between the two. What data are required and how data are presented are the major concerns of data provision. The results of this study show that GIS vector data, scanned map images and 3D virtual environment (digital elevation model overlaid with high resolution imagery) play important roles at different stages of the entire process of spatial cognition. Data browsing, query, measurement and visualization are commonly used GIS functions in indigenous mapping.
Type
journal article