Atlas of Switzerland 3: A Decade of Exploring Interactive Atlas Cartography

Summary

During the last decade digital national atlases have made distinct advancements concerning visualization techniques and atlas functionality. Challenges that atlas authors still are confronted with can be identified mainly in the fields of user-centered design, realtime data management, and map design. The ATLAS OF SWITZERLAND demonstrates in its third edition how to realize a complete atlas framework based on the principles of user-centered design. Basic concepts and cartographic aspects as well as GUI techniques and implementation are treated.