Title :
Does ´anybody´ really want (or need) vehicle navigation aids?
Author :
Freundschuh, Scott M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Geogr., State Univ. of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
Abstract :
The author asserts that developers of vehicle navigation aids should not persist in using an intradisciplinary approach to solving an interdisciplinary problem. It is demonstrated that research in differing disciplines can be intertwined, and that theories and models often can be borrowed. It is suggested that though interdisciplinary results can be supporting, caution should be taken when interpreting these. The author reviews current research in spatial knowledge acquisition in computer science, psychology, and geography, and how these models can enhance vehicle navigation aid development. Current research in cognitive psychology and environmental behavior related to the presentation of driving instructions to drivers is discussed.<>
Keywords :
geography; knowledge acquisition; navigation; psychology; road vehicles; computer science; geography; interdisciplinary problem; models; presentation of driving instructions; psychology; spatial knowledge acquisition; vehicle navigation aids; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Automobiles; Biological system modeling; Computer science; Geography; Humans; Knowledge acquisition; Navigation; Psychology; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference, 1989. Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-9692316-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/VNIS.1989.98806
