Evaluation of the Design Features of Interactive Sea-Level Rise Viewers for Risk Communication

Interactive sea-level rise viewers (ISLRVs) are digital tools used to communicate about impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) and support decision-making. This study characterizes how ISLRVs communicate about SLR-related risks and provide decision-making support. It identifies key themes about fostering a...

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Published in:Environmental communication 2017-03, Vol.11 (2), p.248-262
Main Authors: Stephens, Sonia H., DeLorme, Denise E., Hagen, Scott C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coastal environments
coastal resiliency
Decision making
Resilience
Risk communication
Sea level
Sea level rise
visual communication
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Summary:Interactive sea-level rise viewers (ISLRVs) are digital tools used to communicate about impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) and support decision-making. This study characterizes how ISLRVs communicate about SLR-related risks and provide decision-making support. It identifies key themes about fostering accurate mental models of SLR processes, informing about inundation likelihood, communicating about related social and ecological risks, and providing features users can apply to specific tasks. We present a framework for understanding this type of communication tool that designers can use to develop robust ISLRVs that can support audiences' understanding and decision-making needs, and contribute to enhancement of coastal resiliency.
ISSN:1752-4032
1752-4040
DOI:10.1080/17524032.2016.1167758