Current Approaches to Cognitive Cartography
Modern Cartography Series, Vol. 9

Cartographers, geographers and cognitive psychologists have put emphasis on the relevance of spatial cognition in the last decades. The growing importance of understanding cognitive structures in the use of modern cartographic media is frequently expressed in current papers published by cartographers Investigating cognitive impacts on map use requires established methods of experimental sciences to derive robust and reliable messages for the formation of theory in cartography Throughout the last decade, the international cartographic community has regularly highlighted the relevance of experimental studies for the future of a user-centered cartography. The aim of this book is bringing together current developments in the field of a user-oriented cognitive cartography. It is planned that working groups that are very active in the field provide research reviews summarizing recent findings. Moreover, future perspectives on methods shall be given by colleagues from neuroscience and cognitive psychology.

• Brings together current developments in the field of user-oriented cognitive cartography
• Provides research reviews summarizing recent findings
• Offers future perspectives on methods by experts in neuroscience and cognitive psychology

1. Current Trends in Cognitive Cartography 1.1 Symbol Design 1.2 Animation 1.3 Audio-visual Approaches 1.4 3D / Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) 1.5 Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI)

2. Current and Potential Methods 2.1 Behavioral Methods 2.2 Eye-Tracking Methods 2.3 Neuroscience Methods

3. Future Challenge of Cognitive Cartography