Representation And Processing Of Knowledge About Distances In Environmental Space

Author : Bettina Berendt
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1586031104

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Representation and Processing of Knowledge About Distances in Environmental Space by Bettina Berendt Pdf

Knowledge about distances---along with knowledge about spatial direction---is one of the most important fundamentals for a cognitive agent's orientation, navigation, and route planning. However, only some distances can be perceived directly. Therefore, knowledge about distances must often be inferred from other sources of information. In cognitive science research on spatial cognition, this is investigated in different ways, using empirical studies, computer simulations, and knowledge representation approaches. This book presents a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of human distance cognition. It discusses results on knowledge about distances from artificial intelligence research and cognitive psychology, proposing an integrating formal framework. Focusing on knowledge about route distances, it then presents a computational model of the way in which humans infer knowledge about distances in environmental spaces like cities or buildings.

Author : Bettina Berendt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Geographical perception
ISBN : 3896011979

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Representation and Processing of Knowledge about Distances in Environmental Spaces by Bettina Berendt Pdf

Author : Stephen C. Hirtle,Andrew U. Frank
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 3540636234

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Spatial Information Theory A Theoretical Basis for GIS by Stephen C. Hirtle,Andrew U. Frank Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 1997 International Conference on Spatial Information Theory, COSIT'97, held in Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania, USA, in October 1997. The 31 revised full papers presented were carefully selected from a total of 66 submissions. Also included are seven posters. The volume is divided into sections on representations of change, structuring of space, boundaries and gradations, topological models of space, formal models of space, cognitive aspects of spatial acquisition, novel use of spatial information, wayfinding and map interpretation, representations of spatial concepts, new approaches to spatial information.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 845 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781522581802

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Virtual Reality in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Modern technology has infiltrated many facets of society, including educational environments. Through the use of virtual learning, educational systems can become more efficient at teaching the student population and break down cost and distance barriers to reach populations that traditionally could not afford a good education. Virtual Reality in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an essential reference source on the uses of virtual reality in K-12 and higher education classrooms with a focus on pedagogical and instructional outcomes and strategies. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as immersive virtual learning environments, virtual laboratories, and distance education, this publication is an ideal reference source for pre-service and in-service teachers, school administrators, principles, higher education faculty, K-12 instructors, policymakers, and researchers interested in virtual reality incorporation in the classroom.

Author : Enrico Cicalò
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1151 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030410186

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Proceedings of the 2nd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination by Enrico Cicalò Pdf

This book gathers peer-reviewed papers presented at the 1st International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Image and Imagination (IMG 2019), held in Alghero, Italy, in July 2019. Highlighting interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary research concerning graphics science and education, the papers address theoretical research as well as applications, including education, in several fields of science, technology and art. Mainly focusing on graphics for communication, visualization, description and storytelling, and for learning and thought construction, the book provides architects, engineers, computer scientists, and designers with the latest advances in the field, particularly in the context of science, arts and education.

Author : Christian Freksa,Wilfried Brauer,Christopher Habel,Karl F. Wender
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-06-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540404309

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Spatial Cognition III by Christian Freksa,Wilfried Brauer,Christopher Habel,Karl F. Wender Pdf

This third volume documents the results achieved within a priority program on spatial cognition funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG). The 23 revised full papers presented went through two rounds of reviewing and improvement and reflect the increased interdisciplinary cooperation in the area. The papers are organized in topical sections on routes and navigation, human memory and learning, spatial representation, and spatial reasoning.

Author : M.M. Fischer,P. Nijkamp,Y.Y. Papageorgiou
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781483290881

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Spatial Choices and Processes by M.M. Fischer,P. Nijkamp,Y.Y. Papageorgiou Pdf

Spatial decisions and processes are fundamental to the understanding of spatial structure. In the earlier stages of spatial analysis proposed explanations were typically on the aggregate, phenomenological level. Now a new field has evolved and matured which calls for a deeper understanding of spatial structure with a particular emphasis on spatial decisions and processes. The present volume serves as a guide and as an anthology by discussing a wide variety of new modelling approaches, techniques and issues related to spatial decision and processes and drawing these seemingly disparate, but interlocking parts together.

Author : Myint Swe Khine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319443850

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Visual-spatial Ability in STEM Education by Myint Swe Khine Pdf

Each chapter in this book makes a unique contribution to the body of the literature and enhances the understanding of spatial ability and its influence on learning in the STEM disciplines. It addresses spatial abilities, ways to measure them as well as their impact and how they can affect learning subjects in scientific, technology and engineering domains. The volume deliberately covers a wide range perspectives from cognitive psychology, educational psychology, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, computer science, information technology disciplines to human development. Taking a broad view on the topic, chapters in the book discuss how to define spatial ability and its factors, the measurement of spatial ability and psychometric analyses, and educational strategies to improve spatial skills and their implications for science and technology education. The book thus provides an overview of current thinking about visual-spatial ability, spatial reasoning, and spatial skills.

Author : Reginald G. Golledge
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781421402895

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Wayfinding Behavior by Reginald G. Golledge Pdf

"The more we know,concludes volume editor Reginald Golledge, "about how humans or other species can navigate, wayfind, sense, record and use spatial information, the more effective will be the building of future guidance systems, and the more natural it will be for human beings to understand and control those systems."

Author : Chi-Sing Leung,Minho Lee,Jonathan H. Chan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 898 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642106774

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Neural Information Processing by Chi-Sing Leung,Minho Lee,Jonathan H. Chan Pdf

th This two-volume set constitutes the Proceedings of the 16 International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP 2009), held in Bangkok, Thailand, during December 1–5, 2009. ICONIP is a world-renowned international conference that is held annually in the Asia-Pacific region. This prestigious event is sponsored by the Asia Pacific Neural Network Assembly (APNNA), and it has provided an annual forum for international researchers to exchange the latest ideas and advances in neural networks and related discipline. The School of Information Technology (SIT) at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Bangkok, Thailand was the proud host of ICONIP 2009. The conference theme was “Challenges and Trends of Neural Information Processing,” with an aim to discuss the past, present, and future challenges and trends in the field of neural information processing. ICONIP 2009 accepted 145 regular session papers and 53 special session papers from a total of 466 submissions received on the Springer Online Conference Service (OCS) system. The authors of accepted papers alone covered 36 countries and - gions worldwide and there are over 500 authors in these proceedings. The technical sessions were divided into 23 topical categories, including 9 special sessions.

Author : Emiliano Cristiani,Benedetto Piccoli,Andrea Tosin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783319066202

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Multiscale Modeling of Pedestrian Dynamics by Emiliano Cristiani,Benedetto Piccoli,Andrea Tosin Pdf

This book presents mathematical models and numerical simulations of crowd dynamics. The core topic is the development of a new multiscale paradigm, which bridges the microscopic and macroscopic scales taking the most from each of them for capturing the relevant clues of complexity of crowds. The background idea is indeed that most of the complex trends exhibited by crowds are due to an intrinsic interplay between individual and collective behaviors. The modeling approach promoted in this book pursues actively this intuition and profits from it for designing general mathematical structures susceptible of application also in fields different from the inspiring original one. The book considers also the two most traditional points of view: the microscopic one, in which pedestrians are tracked individually and the macroscopic one, in which pedestrians are assimilated to a continuum. Selected existing models are critically analyzed. The work is addressed to researchers and graduate students.

Author : Tobias Meilinger
Publisher : Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783832519971

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Strategies of Orientation in Environmental Spaces by Tobias Meilinger Pdf

Author : Jeffrey M. Zacks,Holly A. Taylor
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351689953

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Representations in Mind and World by Jeffrey M. Zacks,Holly A. Taylor Pdf

This volume pulls together interdisciplinary research on cognitive representations in the mind and in the world. The chapters—from cutting-edge researchers in psychology, philosophy, computer science, and the arts—explore how structured representations determine cognition in memory, spatial cognition information visualization, event comprehension, and gesture. It will appeal to graduate-level cognitive scientists, technologists, philosophers, linguists, and educators.

Author : T. Garling,R.G. Golledge
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0080867502

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Behavior and Environment by T. Garling,R.G. Golledge Pdf

Active researchers in the areas of geography and psychology have contributed to this book. Both fields are capable of increasing our scientific knowledge of how human behavior is interfaced with the molar physical environment. Such knowledge is essential for the solution of many of today's most urgent environmental problems. Failure to constrain use of scarce resources, pollution due to human activities, creation of technological hazards and deteriorating urban quality due to vandalism and crime are all well known examples. The influence of psychology in geographical research has long been appreciated but it is only recently that psychologists have recognized they have something to learn from geography. In identifying the importance of two-way interdisciplinary communication, a psychologist and a geographer have been invited to each write a chapter in this book on a designated topic so that close comparisons can be drawn as to how the two disciplines approach the same difficulties. Since the disciplines are to some extent complementary, it is hoped that this close collaboration will have synergistic effects on the attempts of both to find solutions to environmental problems through an increased understanding of the many behavior-environment interfaces.

Author : Tommy Garling,Gary W. Evans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1992-01-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195362824

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Environment, Cognition, and Action by Tommy Garling,Gary W. Evans Pdf

How do human beings comprehend, evaluate, and utilize the physical environments they inhabit? In this edited volume, a distinguished group of international contributors examines in detail the interconnections between what we know about, feel, and hope to accomplish in real world environments. Psychologists, planners, architects, and geographers discuss the state of knowledge in environmental cognition, building and landscape assessment, aesthetics, and decision-making. Gaps in our thinking about environmental issues are also discussed. The authors present an analysis of how our knowledge can be utilized in the design and planning of settings better suited to human needs. Of interest to psychologists, geographers, and environmental designers, Environment, Cognition, and Action examines the dynamic interplay of assessment, knowledge, and action of people in all settings relevant to daily life -- home, school, office and industry.