Configuration of evaluation methods for mobile digital maps

Map evaluation is a fundamental and challenging aspect of cartography. This is especially true for digital maps that can be accessed via mobile devices (hereafter referred to as «mobile digital maps»). Researchers often use a combination of methods adapted from computer science to evaluate these map...

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Published in:Boletim de Ciências Geodésicas 2024, Vol.30, p.1-21
Main Authors: Martins, Vinicius Bergmann, Schmidt, Marcio Augusto Reolon, Delazari, Luciene Stamato, Lima, Marciano da Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartography
Configurations
Digital cartography
Digital computers
Digital mapping
Digital maps
Electronic devices
GEOCHEMISTRY & GEOPHYSICS
Identification
Methods
Multidimensional methods
Qualitative analysis
REMOTE SENSING
Smartphones
Usability
User experience
User needs
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Summary:Map evaluation is a fundamental and challenging aspect of cartography. This is especially true for digital maps that can be accessed via mobile devices (hereafter referred to as «mobile digital maps»). Researchers often use a combination of methods adapted from computer science to evaluate these maps in order to obtain comprehensive and reliable information. However, the evaluation of digital maps is a complex task that requires a multidimensional approach to understand the different perspectives and needs of users in different usage contexts. By analyzing scientific articles, this study aims to explore and identify the most commonly used methods for evaluating mobile digital maps. The goal is to provide an analytical review of the methods, test configurations, and application locations of mobile digital map evaluations. For this research, 195 scientific articles published in international journals between 2010 and 2023 were evaluated. Of these, 53 articles were selected, all of which dealt with the evaluation of digital maps accessed by mobile devices. The study answers the question of which methods are recommended depending on the context. The types of data collected cover both qualitative and quantitative aspects, while the evaluations tend to be moderate in nature.
ISSN:1413-4853
1982-2170
1982-2170
DOI:10.1590/s1982-21702024000100016