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@article{Grainger:2016:10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.09.004,
author = {Grainger, S and Mao, F and Buytaert, W},
doi = {10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.09.004},
journal = {Environmental Modelling & Software},
pages = {299--318},
title = {Environmental data visualisation for non-scientific contexts: Literature review and design framework},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.09.004},
volume = {85},
year = {2016}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - Environmental science is an applied discipline, which therefore requires interacting with actors outside of the scientific community. Visualisations are increasingly seen as powerful tools to engage users with unfamiliar and complex subject matter. Despite recent research advances, scientists are yet to fully harness the potential of visualisation when interacting with non-scientists. To address this issue, we review the main principles of visualisation, discuss specific graphical challenges for environmental science and highlight some best practice from non-professional contexts. We provide a design framework to enhance the communication and application of scientific information within professional contexts. These guidelines can help scientists incorporate effective visualisations within improved dissemination and knowledge exchange platforms. We conclude that the uptake of science within environmental decision-making requires a highly iterative and collaborative design approach towards the development of tailored visualisations. This enables users to not only generate actionable understanding but also explore information on their own terms.
AU - Grainger,S
AU - Mao,F
AU - Buytaert,W
DO - 10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.09.004
EP - 318
PY - 2016///
SN - 1364-8152
SP - 299
TI - Environmental data visualisation for non-scientific contexts: Literature review and design framework
T2 - Environmental Modelling & Software
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2016.09.004
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/40333
VL - 85
ER -
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