Accepted Abstracts

The following abstracts have been accepted by the GeoCart'2008 and SIRC'2008 Scientific and Technical Programme Committee. However, the process of accepting submitted abstracts by the Committee is still progressing. Please check this page regularly.

Keynotes

(Re)considering Geographical Information Communication in the Era of Web 2.0 (Special Presentation) | Abstract
William Cartwright
President, International Cartographic Association (ICA)

Comparing the Performance and Attitudes of Undergraduates and Adult Professionals in an Online Course in GIS&T | Abstract
David DiBiase and Khusro Kidwai
Pennsylvania State University, United States

Ambient Spatial Intelligence: Decentralized spatial computing in wireless sensor networks | Abstract
Matt Duckham
University of Melbourne, Australia

Mapping Knowledge: Representing and visualising conceptual understanding in the geo-realm | Abstract
Mark Gahegan
University of Auckland, New Zealand

Multimedia Atlas Information Systems: Interfaces to multi-dimensional geodata | Abstract
Lorenz Hurni
ETH Zurich, Switzerland

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Springer Book Papers

An Egocentric Urban Viewshed: A method for landmark visibility mapping for pedestrian Location Based Services | Abstract
Phil Bartie¹, Steven Mills¹ and Simon Kingham^2
1Geospatial Research Centre (NZ); ²University of Canterbury, New Zealand

A Multi-scale Dynamic Map Using Cartograms to Reflect User Focus | Abstract
Grant Carroll¹ and Antoni Moore^2
1Marlborough District Council; ²University of Otago, New Zealand

Developing Concepts for an Affective Atlas | Abstract
William Cartwright, Adrian Miles, Brian Morris, Laurene Vaughan and Jeremy Yuille
RMIT University, Australia

Facilitating the Handling of Interactive Atlases by Dynamic Grouping of Functions – The Example of Smart Legend | Abstract
Juliane Cron, Samuel Wiesmann and Lorenz Hurni
ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Global Morphometric Maps of Mars, Venus, and the Moon | Abstract
Igor V. Florinsky
Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Mechanisms on Graphical Core Variables in the Design of Cartographic 3D City Presentations | Abstract
Markus Jobst, Jan Eric Kyprianidis and Jürgen Döllner
University of Potsdam - Hasso Plattner Institute, Germany

Exploring Tessellation Metaphors in the Display of Geographical Uncertainty | Abstract
Julian Kardos¹, Antoni Moore² and George Benwell^2
1Intergraph Corporation (NZ); ²University of Otago, New Zealand

Simulation and Representation of the Positional Errors of Boundary and Interior Regions in Maps | Abstract
Toma˛ Podobnikar
Scientific Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy for Sciences and Arts, Slovenia and Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Scalability of Techniques for Online Geographic Visualization of Web Site Hits | Abstract
Nigel Stanger
University of Otago, New Zealand

A User-defined Virtual Reality Chart for Track Control Navigation and Hydrographic Data Acquisition | Abstract
Andrew Ternes¹, Peter Knight², Antoni Moore² and Holger Regenbrecht^2
1Port of Melbourne Corporation, Australia; ²University of Otago, New Zealand

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Papers

Tools for Web Cartographers | Abstract
Phil Allen
GeoSmart, New Zealand

Topo50 Map Series for New Zealand: Where are we at and where to from here | Abstract
Graeme Blick and Geoff Howard
Land Information New Zealand, New Zealand

Koordinates.com: An online sharing site and marketplace for geodata | Abstract
Ed Corkery
Koordinates Ltd, New Zealand

Cloud-based Geospatial Data Processing | Abstract
Robert Coup
Koordinates Ltd, New Zealand

Good Cartographic Design and GIS | Abstract
Monique Elsley and William Cartwright
RMIT University, Australia

The WebGIS Experiment Based on IPv6 | Abstract
Zhang Fu-hao, Tao Kun-wang and Su De-guo
Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, China

Towards a Co-navigational and Tangible Representation of the Marine Environment: Repurposing the nautical chart | Abstract
Peter Knight and Antoni Moore
University of Otago, New Zealand

Modelling Change in Accessibility as a Measure of the Social Impact of Reduced CO₂ Emissions from Household Travel | Abstract
Suzanne Mavoa
Massey University, New Zealand

Principles of Partizanskaya River (Sikhote–Alin) Soil Cover Mapping | Abstract
Alina V. Nazarkina
Russian Academy of Science, Russia

Assessing the Impact of Land Use Changes on Discharge Using the Spatially Explicit Genriver Model | Abstract
Dudy Kurnia Nugroho, Rudy Widodo and Beta Lusiana
ICRAF – World Agroforestry Centre, Indonesia

CLUMP: The Creation, Calibration and Validation of a METRONAMICA Land Use Model for Cambridge and Surrounds, New Zealand | Abstract
Derek Phyn
Environment Waikato, New Zealand

Mapping the Future: An integrated, multi-scale, spatial decision support system to support long-term community planning | Abstract
Daniel Rutledge¹, Michael Cameron², Sandy Elliott³, Jelle Hurkens⁴, Garry McDonald^5,6, Graham McBride³, Derek Phyn⁷, Jacques Poot², Robbie Price¹, Frank Scrimgeour², Hedwig van Delden⁴, Andrew Tait³, Ross Woods^3
1Landcare Research; ²University of Waikato; ³National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research; ⁴Research Institute for Knowledge Systems; ⁵New Zealand Centre for Ecological Economics; ⁶Market Economics; ⁷Environment Waikato, New Zealand

A Predictive Model for Identifying the Potential Location of Powelliphanta Land Snails in the South Island of New Zealand | Abstract
Charlene Wildman and Katie Peters
Kenex Knowledge Systems, New Zealand

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Posters

Land Use Change for Cambridge and Surrounds, New Zealand: 1991-2006 – a raster comparison using the Map Comparison Kit | Abstract
Derek Phyn
Environment Waikato, New Zealand

Coordinated Visualization of Human Daily Activity Patterns with Ringmaps | Abstract
Jinfeng Zhao and Pip Forer
University of Auckland, New Zealand

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