Analysis of distortions in a mental map using GPS and GIS

Moore, Antoni; Peake, Simon A J

Analysis of distortions in a mental map using GPS and GIS

Peake, Simon A J; Moore, Antoni

Cite this item: Peake, S. A. J., & Moore, A. (2004). Analysis of distortions in a mental map using GPS and GIS (pp. 75–84). Presented at the 16th Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre (SIRC 2004: A Spatio-temporal Workshop).

Permanent link to OUR Archive version: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/718

Date: 2004-11

Conference: 16th Annual Colloquium of the Spatial Information Research Centre (SIRC 2004: A Spatio-temporal Workshop), Dunedin, New Zealand

Keywords: cognitive; student; scale

Research Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)

Abstract:

Mental maps are a cartographic illustration of a person’s internal representation of the spatial environment in which they live. They are often used to provide an insight into how different ethnic or social groups perceive their environment. A new method of measuring the distortions present in mental maps is developed and tested using a global positioning system (GPS) and a geographic information system (GIS). Results suggest distortions are apparent the further away subjects travel from their familiar environment and that there are consistent scales at which mental maps operate.

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