William Mackaness

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• 2023

  Improved prediction of hiking speeds using a data driven approach

  Wood, A., Mackaness, W., Simpson, I. & Armstrong, J. D., 18 Dec 2023, In: PLoS ONE.

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

  Open Access

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  • Prediction 100%
  • Speed 100%
  • Datum 100%
  • Model 100%
  • Walking Speed 100%
• 2020

  Describing and mapping where people experience tranquillity. An exploration based on interviews and Flickr photographs

  Wartmann, F. & Mackaness, W., 13 May 2020, In: Landscape Research.

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

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  • Case Study 100%
  • Sharing Website 100%
  • Hybrid Approach 100%
  • Policy Making 100%
  • Social Medium Content 100%
• 2018

  A dialogue based mobile virtual assistant for tourists: The SpaceBook Project

  Bartie, P., Mackaness, W., Lemon, O., Dalmas, T., Janarthanam, S., Hill, R. L., Dickinson, A. & Liu, X., 1 Jan 2018, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 67, p. 110-123 14 p.

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

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  • User 100%
  • Virtual Assistant 100%
  • Answer Question 20%
  • Roaming 20%
  • Mobile Computing 20%
• 2017

  The bounds of distortion: truth, meaning and efficacy in digital geographic representation

  Godfrey, L. & Mackaness, W., 21 Mar 2017, In: International Journal of Cartography. 3, 1

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

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  • Representation 100%
  • Design 100%
  • User 33%
  • Graphical Information 33%
  • Spatial Relationship 33%

• Improving the Sampling Strategy for Point-to-Point Line-Of-Sight Modelling in Urban Environments

  Bartie, P. & Mackaness, W., 2017, In: International Journal of Geographical Information Systems. 31, 4, p. 805-824

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

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  • Environment 100%
  • Line of Sight 100%
  • Sampling 100%
  • Strategy 100%
  • Urban Environment 100%
• 2015

  A multi-agent-based, semantic-driven system for decision support in epidemic management

  Li, S. & Mackaness, W. A., 1 Sept 2015, In: Health Informatics Journal. 21, 3, p. 195-208

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

• From taxonomies to ontologies: formalizing generalization knowledge for on-demand mapping

  Gould, N. & Mackaness, W., 18 Aug 2015, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Science. p. 1-15

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

• Identifying related landmark tags in urban scenes using spatial and semantic clustering

  Bartie, P., Mackaness, W., Petrenz, P. & Dickinson, A., Jul 2015, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 52, p. 48-57 10 p.

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

  • Clustering 100%
  • Models 100%
  • Semantics 100%
  • User 66%
  • Networks 66%

• Mapping the visual magnitude of popular tourist sites in Edinburgh city

  Bartie, P. & Mackaness, W., 15 Jan 2015, In: Journal of Maps.

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

  • Magnitude 100%
  • Cartography 100%
  • Metropolitan Area 100%
  • Site 100%
  • Building 50%
• 2013

  Assessing the Veracity of Methods for Extracting Place Semantics from Flickr Tags

  Mackaness, W. & Chaudhry, O., 1 Aug 2013, In: Transactions in GIS. 17, 4, p. 544-562 19 p.

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

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  • User-Generated Content 100%
  • Semantics 100%
  • Imagery 100%
  • Methodology 100%
  • Logistic Regression 50%
• 2011

  Automatic Classification of Retail Spaces from a Large Scale Topographic Database

  Mackaness, W. A. & Chaudhry, O. Z., 1 Jul 2011, In: Transactions in GIS. 15, 3, p. 291-307 17 p.

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

  • Automatic Text Analysis 100%
  • Space 100%
  • Retail 100%
  • Classification 100%
  • Data Base 100%

• Giving the 'Right' Route Directions: The Requirements for Pedestrian Navigation Systems

  Schroder, C. J., Mackaness, W. A. & Gittings, B. M., 1 Jul 2011, In: Transactions in GIS. 15, 3, p. 419-438 20 p.

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

  • Route 100%
  • Navigation 100%
  • Requirement 100%
  • System 100%
  • Research 66%
• 2010

  DTM Generalisation: Handling Large Volumes of Data for Multi-Scale Mapping

  Chaudhry, O. Z. & Mackaness, W. A., 1 Nov 2010, In: The Cartographic Journal. 47, 4, p. 360-370 11 p.

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

  • Generalization 100%
  • Data Partitioning 20%
  • Modeling Process 20%
  • Elevation Data 20%
  • Partitioning 20%
• 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%
• 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%

• 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%

• 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%
• 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

• 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%

• 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%
• 2005

  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%
• 2003

  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

• 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%

• Automated relief representation for visualisation of archaeological monuments and other anthropogenic forms

  Regnauld, N., Mackaness, W. A. & Hart, G., Mar 2002, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 26, 2-3, p. 219-239 21 p.

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

  • Shape 100%
  • Visualization 100%
  • Monument 100%
  • Representation 100%
  • Slope 75%

• Automated Relief Representation of Archaeological Monuments and Other Antropogenic Forms

  Regnauld, N., Mackaness, W. & Hart, G., 2002, In: Computers, Environment and Urban Systems. 26, 2-3, p. 219-239 21 p.

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

• Automating the Generalisation of Geological Maps: The Need for an Integrated Approach

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

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

• GIS as a spatial decision support system for offshore pipeline route optimisation

  Bade, A. & Mackaness, W. A., 2002, In: International Hydrographic Review. 3, 2, p. 109 1 p.

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

• 2001

  Automated displacement for large numbers of discrete map objects: Algorithmica

  Mackaness, W. A. & Purves, R. S., 2001, In: Algorithmica. 30, 2, p. 302-311 10 p.

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

  • Algorithms 100%
  • Acceptable Solution 50%
  • Topology 50%
  • Evaluation 50%
  • Accuracy 50%

• Management 'intuition': An interpretative account of structure and content of decision schemas using cognitive maps

  Clarke, I. & Mackaness, W., 2001, In: Journal of Management Studies. 38, 2, p. 147-172 26 p.

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

  • Schema 100%
  • Management 100%
  • Intuition 100%
  • Cognitive Map 100%
  • Schemas 100%

• 'Management ‘Intuition’’: An interpretative account of structure and content using cognitive maps’

  Clarke, I. & Mackaness, W., 2001, In: Journal of Management Studies. 38, 2, p. 147-172

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

• 2000

  The spatial knowledge of retail decision-makers: Capturing and interpreting group insight using a composite cognitive map

  Clarke, I., Mackaness, W. & Horita, M., 2000, In: The International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research. 3, p. 265-285 21 p.

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

• 1999

  An approach to modelling the impact of snow drift on glaciation in the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland

  Purves, RS., Mackaness, WA. & Sugden, D., Jul 1999, In: Journal of Quaternary Science. 14, 4, p. 313-321 9 p.

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

  • Snow 100%
  • Impact 100%
  • Mathematical Model 100%
  • Glaciation 100%
  • Mountain 100%

• The development of phenomenological generalization within an object-oriented paradigm

  Ormsby, D. & Mackaness, W., Jan 1999, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Science. 26, 1, p. 70-80 11 p.

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

  • Oriented Paradigm 100%
  • Generalization 100%
  • Algorithms 100%
  • Semantics 40%
  • Design Strategy 20%

• An approach to modelling the impact of snowdrift on glaciation in the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland

  Purves, R. S. & Mackaness, W., 1999, In: Journal Quaternary Science. 14, p. 313-321 9 p.

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

• Automating the detection and simplification of junctions in road networks

  Mackaness, W. A. & Mackechnie, G. A., 1999, In: GeoInformatica. 3, 2, p. 185-200 16 p.

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

  • Detection 100%
  • Networks 100%
  • Algorithms 100%
  • Generalization 75%
  • User 25%

• Detection and Simplification of Road Junctions in Automated Map Generalization

  Mackaness, W. & Mackechnie, G., 1999, In: GeoInformatica. 3, p. 185-200 16 p.

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

• The Development of Phenomenonological Generalisation Within an Object Oriented Paradigm

  Ormsby, D. & Mackaness, W., 1999, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Science. 26, p. 70-80 11 p.

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

• 1998

  The development of a rule-based spatial model of wind transport and deposition of snow

  Purves, R., Barton, JS., Mackaness, WA. & Sugden, D., 1998, In: Annals of Glaciology. 26, p. 197-202 6 p.

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

  • Snow 100%
  • Wind 100%
  • Deposition 100%
  • Model 100%
  • Rule 100%
• 1995

  Analysis of Urban Road Networks to Support Cartographic Generalization

  Mackaness, W., 1995, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. 22, 4, p. 306-316 11 p.

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

• Design Considerations for Spatial Information Systems and Maps to Support Native Title Negotiation and Arbitration

  Turk, A. G. & Mackaness, W., 1995, In: Journal of Cartography. 24, 2, p. 17-28 12 p.

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

• 1994

  Algorithm for conflict identification and feature displacement in automated map generalization

  Mackaness, W. A., Oct 1994, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. 21, 4, p. 219-232 14 p.

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

  • Algorithms 100%
  • Displacement 100%
  • Map Generalization 100%
  • Conflict 100%
  • Generalization 100%

• An Algorithm for Conflict Identification and Feature Displacement in Automated Map Generalisation

  Mackaness, W., 1994, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. 4, p. 219-232 14 p.

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

• Conference Report Sixth International Symposium on Spatial Data Handling

  Mackaness, W., 1994, In: GIS Europe. November, p. 3(9)-16

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

• 1993

  Use of Graph Theory to Support Map Generalization

  Mackaness, W. & Beard, K., 1993, In: Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. 20, 4, p. 210-221

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

• Visual access to data quality in geographic information systems

  Beard, K. & Mackaness, W., 1993, In: Cartographica. 30, 2-3, p. 37-45 9 p.

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

  • Information Systems 100%
  • Visualization 100%
  • Geographic Information 100%
  • Animation 33%
  • Spatial Information 33%
• 1988

  Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems in Geodata Processing

  FISHER, PF., Mackaness, W., PEACEGOOD, G. & WILKINSON, GG., Sept 1988, In: Progress in Physical Geography. 12, 3, p. 371-388 18 p.

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