Key Design Issues with Visualising Images Using Google Earth

Using map visualisation tools and earth browsers to display images in a spatial context is integral to many photo-sharing sites and commercial image archives, yet little academic research has been conducted into the utility and functionality of such systems. In developing a prototype system to explore the use of Google Earth in the visualisation of news photos, we have elicited key design issues based on user evaluations of Panoramio and two custom-built spatio-temporal image browsing prototypes. We discuss the implications of these design issues, with particular emphasis on visualising news photos.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: ECIR
• Authors: Paul Clough, Simon Read
• Keywords: Custom-built Spatio-temporal Image, Design Issues, ECIR 2008, Information Technology, Map Visualisation Tools