Abstract
Atlases are collections of illustrated data, often maps, which give an overview - as well as some details - of one or several topic areas. We noted that this description serves well especially for traditional paper and digital atlases. However, in our today's world of entertainment it might give a somewhat dated impression. For the topic area 'Ageing Society' we aim to visualise age related data in an interactive digital way that supports not only the content but also engages the users, offers opportunities for different stakeholders and levels of interest, and is able to accommodate a range of data as well as future updates. A set of guiding principles for the development process addresses these challenges. First implementations show that following the principles is feasible but expensive in terms of time and attention to detail needed. For each selected topic, a story guides the users through the data and highlights interesting aspects. The user can interrupt the story at any time and explore the data further through interacting with the detailed data representations, and switch back to the story when needed. This allows different levels of access which in combination with the specifically designed navigation concept as well as through the adherence to user aware design principles are very promising for the future developments of the Atlas of the Ageing Society and potentially other atlas products.
Highlights
Atlases have traditionally been a way to make spatial data and information in graphical form, often maps, available to a larger audience
We noted that especially outside of the cartographic community atlases, even digital ones, are giving a rather out-dated impression. They are often seen as a collection of maps for the specialist rather than information visualizations and information communication for a broader audience
Considering the age range of interested stakeholders, the atlas needs to cater at least for some reduced abilities regarding vision and hearing
Summary
Atlases have traditionally been a way to make spatial data and information in graphical form, often maps, available to a larger audience. The term atlas is often defined as "a bound collection of maps" (e.g., Merriam-Webster, 2016) and often illustrated with tables and charts But an atlas may alternatively consist of a collection of data and information in a database (e.g., Craig et al, 2015) without a explicit spatial reference. We noted that especially outside of the cartographic community atlases, even digital ones, are giving a rather out-dated impression. They are often seen as a collection of maps for the (cartographic) specialist rather than information visualizations and information communication for a broader audience
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
