William Mackaness

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• 2009

  A functional perspective on map generalisation: Computers environment and urban systems

  Chaudhry, O. Z., Mackaness, W. A. & Regnauld, N., 2009, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 33, 5, p. 349-362 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Computer 100%
  • Environment 100%
  • Urban System 100%
  • Mathematical Model 100%
  • Map Generalization 100%

• Cartographic Generalisation

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 2009, International Encyclopedia of Human Geography. Thrift, N. & Kitchin, R. (eds.). Vol. 4. p. 345-354 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2008

  Creating Mountains out of Mole Hills: Automatic Identification of Hills and Ranges Using Morphometric Analysis

  Chaudhry, O. Z. & Mackaness, W. A., 1 Oct 2008, In: Transactions in GIS. 12, 5, p. 567-589 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Mole 100%
  • Hill 100%
  • Mountain 100%
  • Algorithms 25%
  • Mountain Range 25%

• Partitioning Techniques to Make Manageable the Generalisation of National Spatial Datasets

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 20 Jun 2008, 11th ICA Workshop on Generalisation and Multiple Representation, Montpellier.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• The Virtual Placement: An alternative to the traditional work placement in the geographical sciences?

  Cornelius, S., Medyckyj-Scott, D., Forrest, D., Williams, A. & Mackaness, W., 1 Apr 2008, In: Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 32, 2, p. 287-302 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Placement 100%
  • Virtual 100%
  • Labour 100%
  • Alternatives 100%
  • Tradition 100%

• Automatic identification of urban settlement boundaries for multiple representation databases

  Chaudhry, O. & Mackaness, W., 1 Mar 2008, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 32, 2, p. 95-109 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Multiple Representation 100%
  • Database 100%
  • Urban Settlement 100%
  • Generalization 100%
  • Identification 100%

• Generalization of Spatial Databases

  Wilson, J. P., Fotheringham, S. & Mackaness, W. A., 25 Feb 2008, The Handbook of Geographic Information Science. Wilson, JP. & Fotheringham, AS. (eds.). Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd, p. 222-238 17 p. (Blackwell Companions to Geography).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Representing forested regions at small scales: Automatic derivation from very large scale data

  Mackaness, W. A., Perikleous, S. & Chaudhry, O. Z., 1 Feb 2008, In: The Cartographic Journal. 45, 1, p. 6-17 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Large Scale Data 100%
  • Algorithms 100%
  • Generalization 66%
  • Database 33%
  • Representation 33%

• Generalisation of Spatial Databases: Handbook of GISc

  Mackaness, W., 2008, Handbook of GISc. Fotheringham, S. & Wilson, J. (eds.). Blackwell Publishing Ltd, p. 222-238 17 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Generalization and Symbolization

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 2008, Encyclopedia of GIS. Shekhar, Shashi; Xiong, Hui (Eds.).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Visualising Risk for Hill Walkers

  Mackaness, W., Jardine, A. J., Mount, N. (ed.), Harvey, G. L. (ed.), Aplin, P. (ed.) & Priestnall, G. (ed.), 2008, Representing, Modelling and Visualising the Natural Environment: Innovations in GIS 13.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Where is the terraced house? On the use of ontologies for recognition of urban concepts in cartographic databases

  Lüscher, P., Weibel, R. & Mackaness, W. A., 2008, Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. p. 449-466 18 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Database 100%
  • Vectors 100%
  • Ontology 100%
  • Pattern Recognition 100%
  • Visual Inspection 50%
• 2007

  Representing Forested Regions at SMall Scales: Automatic Derivation from the Very Large Scale

  Mackaness, W., Chaudhry, O. & Perikleous, S., Aug 2007, Proceedings of the International Cartographic Conference, Moscow.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Automatic Identification of Hills and Ranges Using Morphometric Analysis

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 11 Apr 2007, Proceedings of GISRUK 2007, Maynooth, Ireland. Winstanley, W. A. (ed.). p. 333-342 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Quantifying Urban Visibility Using 3D Space Syntax

  Mackaness, W., Schroder, C. J. & Reitsma, F., 11 Apr 2007, Proceedings of GISRUK 2007, Maynooth, Ireland. Winstanley, A. C. (ed.). p. 359-366 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Automated Scale Dependent Views of Hills and Ranges via Morphometric Analysis

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 2007, Proceedings of International Cartographic Concert, Moscow.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Composite Mapping: Sage Dictionary of Qualitative Methods in Management

  Horita, M., Mackaness, W. & Clarke, I., 2007, Sage Dictionary of Qualitative Methods in Management. Thorpe, R. & Holt, R. (eds.). SAGE Publications, p. 50-53 4 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Evaluation in the Map Generalisation Process

  Mackaness, W. A. & Ruas, A., 2007, Generalisation of Geographic Information. Tiina Sarjakoski, T. L. (ed.). Elsevier, p. 89-111 23 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • Evaluation 100%
  • Generalization 100%
  • Map Generalization 100%
  • Evaluation Criterion 37%
  • Generalisation 25%

• Evaluation techniques in Automated Cartography

  Mackaness, W. & Ruas, A., 2007, Generalisation of Geographic Information: Cartographic Modelling and Applications. Mackaness, W. A., Ruas, A. & Tiina Sarjakoski, T. L. (eds.). Elsevier

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)

• Generalisation of Geographic Information: Cartographic Modelling and Applications

  Mackaness, W. A. (ed.), Ruas, A. (ed.) & Sarjakoski, L. T. (ed.), 2007, 1st e. ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier. 370 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Book

  • Generalisation 100%
  • Utilization 100%
  • Information 100%
  • Application 100%
  • Geographic Information 100%

• Observations and Research Challenges in Map Generalisation and Multiple Representation

  Mackaness, W. A., Ruas, A. & Sarjakoski, L. T., 2007, Generalisation of Geographic Information. Elsevier, p. 315-323 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • Research 100%
  • Observation 100%
  • Map Generalization 100%
  • Multiple Representation 100%
  • Generalization 100%

• Understanding Geographic Space

  Mackaness, W. A., 2007, Generalisation of Geographic Information. Elsevier, p. 1-10 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

  • Information 100%
  • Science and Technology 100%
  • Map 100%
  • Derivation 50%
  • Lie 50%

• Utilising Partonomic Information in the Creation of Hierarchical Geographies

  Chaudhry, O. Z. & Mackaness, W. A., 2007, 10th ICA Workshop on Generalisation and Multiple Representation.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• 2006

  Automated cartography in a bush of ghosts

  Mackaness, W. A., Oct 2006, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Science. 33, 4, p. 245-256 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Modelling Geographic Phenomina at Varying Levels of Detail: Generalisation in Spatial Databases

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 30 Aug 2006, Postgraduate Forum - Annual International Conference Royal Geographical Society with IGB, Kensington Gore, London.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• An algorithm for localised contour removal over steep terrain

  Mackaness, W. & Steven, M., Jul 2006, In: The Cartographic Journal. 43, 2, p. 144-156 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Algorithms 100%
  • Removal 100%
  • Algorithm 100%
  • Region 33%
  • Coalescing 33%

• Creation of Fiat Boundaries in Higher Order Phenomenon

  Chaudhry, O. & Mackaness, W., 23 Jun 2006, Workshop of the ICA Commission on Map Generalisation and Multiple Representation.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Modelling Geographic Phenomena at Multiple Levels of Detail

  Chaudhry, O. & Mackaness, W., 23 Jun 2006, Proceedings of Auto Carto, Vancouver Washington.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Optimal Portrayal of Contour Information over Steep Terrain

  Mackaness, W. & Steven, M., 23 Jun 2006, Proceedings of Auto Carto 2006, Vancouver, Washington.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Density Modelling in Support of Automatic Recognition of Geographical Phenomena in Large Scale Topographic Databases

  Chaudhry, O. & Mackaness, W., 5 Apr 2006, Proceedings of GISRUK, University of Nottingham, Nottingham April 5-7 2006. pp. 112. Nottingham: The University of Nottinghahm .

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Visualising Risk for Hill Walkers

  Jardine, A. & Mackaness, W., 5 Apr 2006, Proceedings of GISRUK 2006, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, April 5-7 2006., pp. 319-327. Nottingham: The University of Nottinghahm ..

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Development of a speech-based augmented reality system to support exploration of cityscape

  Bartie, P. J. & Mackaness, W. A., Jan 2006, In: Transactions in GIS. 10, 1, p. 63-86 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • User 100%
  • Augmented Reality System 100%
  • Detection 20%
  • Reference Point 20%
  • Application 20%

• Creating a hydrographic network from its cartographic representation: a case study using Ordnance Survey MasterMap data

  Regnauld, N. & Mackaness, W. A., 2006, In: International Journal of Geographical Information Science. 20, 6, p. 611-631 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Investigation 100%
  • Ordnance 100%
  • Network 100%
  • Datum 100%
  • Hydrographic Network 100%

• Virtual Iceland: Enhancing Fieldwork Experiences Through E-Learning

  Mackaness, W., Dugmore, A., Edgar, S. & Hulton, N., 2006, Proceedings of GISRUK 2006. p. 368-373 6 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• 2005

  Mobile City Guide using Speech Based Interaction and Augmented Reality Technology

  Bartie, P. & Mackaness, W., 8 Nov 2005, AGI Conference Proceedings,London (Best Paper Award).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Rural and Urban Road Network Generalization Deriving 1:250,000 From 1:1250: International Cartographic Conference, A Coruna

  Chaudhry, O. & Mackaness, W. A., 9 Jul 2005, p. 93. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

• Exploring representational issues in the visualisation of geographical phenomena over large changes in scale

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 6 Apr 2005, Proceedings of GISRUK 2005, University of Glasgow.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• EARS – Edinburgh Augmented Reality Sysem – Guiding tourists in Urban Landscapes.

  Mackaness, W. & Bartie, P., Apr 2005, Proceedings of GISRUK, University of Glasgow (Best Paper Award).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• The e-MapScholar project - an example of interoperability in GIScience education

  Purves, RS., Medyckyj-Scott, DJ. & Mackaness, WA., Mar 2005, In: Computers and Geosciences. 31, 2, p. 189-198 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Interoperability 100%
  • Learning Materials 100%
  • Education 100%
  • e-learning 66%
  • Specifications 66%
• 2004

  Spatial data infrastructure requirements for mobile location based journey planning

  Smith, J., Mackaness, W., Kealy, A. & Williamson, I., Jan 2004, In: Transactions in GIS. 8, 1, p. 23-44 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Data Infrastructure 100%
  • Service 75%
  • Location-Based Service 75%
  • Testing 50%
  • User 25%

• Learning from difference: GITTA and e-MapScholar - contrasting experiences in developing e-learning for GIScience: EUGISES 2004

  Purves, R. S., Mackaness, W. A., Medyjckyi-Scott, D. J. & Weibel, R., 2004.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

• 2003

  Virtual Placements in the context of e-learning: A Case Study in the use of Geographic Information

  Pickering, A. & Mackaness, W., 9 Apr 2003, Proceedings of GISRUK 2003 11th Annual Conference J. Wood (ed), City University. p. 260-267

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• The devil is in the detail: visualising analogical thought in retail location decisionmaking

  Clarke, I., Mackaness, W., Ball, B. & Horita, M., Jan 2003, In: Environment and Planning B. Planning and Design. 30, 1, p. 15-36 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Location Analysis 100%
  • Knowledge 100%
  • Retail Location 100%
  • Research 100%
  • User 100%

• Modelling Intuition in Retail Site Assessment (MIRSA): Making sense of retail location using retailers' intuitive judgements as a support for decision-making

  Clarke, I., Mackaness, W. & Ball, B., 2003, In: The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research. 13, 2, p. 175-193 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The e-MapScholar Project - An example of interoperability in Giscience Education: 6th AGILE conference on Geographic Information Science "The Science behind the Infrastructure"

  Purves, R. S., Medyckyj-Scott, D. J. & Mackaness, W. A., 2003.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review

• 2002

  An integrated approach to the generalization of geological maps

  Downs, T. C. & Mackaness, W. A., Dec 2002, In: The Cartographic Journal. 39, 2, p. 137-152 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Generalisation 100%
  • Integrated Approach 100%
  • Map 100%
  • Research 60%
  • Data Set 60%

• Spatial Data Infrastructure Concepts for Location Based Services - a case study in public transportation

  Smith, J., Mackaness, W., Kealy, A. & Williamson, I., 25 Nov 2002, Joint AURISA and Institution of Surveyors Conference, Adelaide.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Conveying Route Information on Mobile Devices Using Communicative Acts

  Mackaness, W., 25 Sept 2002, Geoscience 2002 Abstracts: The Second International Conference on GIS. p. 101-104

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Revealing Associative Relationships for Complex Object Creation

  Greenwood, J. & Mackaness, W., 25 Sept 2002, Geoscience 2002 Abstracts: The Second International Conference on GIS, Sept 25-28, Boulder Colorado. pp 48-55.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Modelling Intuition in Retail Site Assessment (MIRSA): Making sense of retail location using retailers' intuitive judgements as a support for decision-making

  Clarke, I., Mackaness, W. & Ball, B., 2 Jul 2002, Academy of Marketing Annual Conference Nottingham University Business School.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution