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Biography BSc (Hons)Topographic Science, Glasgow
MA Geography (Cartography), Queen's University, Canada
PhD Geomatics (Expert Systems for Map Design), Glasgow
Fellow, British Cartographic Society
Chair, UK Cartography Committee
Council Member, British Cartographic Society (President 2000-2002)
Vice-chair, ICA Commission on Use and User Issues
Convener, Science Taught Programmes Committee and Board of Studies Research interests I have broad interests in cartography & GI research.
The main theme focuses on the improvement of interfaces to GIS to help non-cartographers design and produce sensible maps. This involves the development of knowledge based systems, the theoretical issues that underpin them and the necessary data and meta data structures to make data more accessable and usable.
Another main interest is the content and design of topographic maps, especially at medium scales, and the representation of topographic information on maps.
I pursue a number of issues related to tourist mapping and other maps for public information, including the historical development of tourist map design; the provision of tourist/public information on the Internet; and the design and use of maps in mobile GIS. Some of this ties in with the ICA Commission on Use and User Issues.
Over the years I have published several articles on cartographic & geomatics education.
Recently I have been involved in projects related to Geographic names and their use. One investigation looked at the change of names of sea areas over time and the application of dual naming of sea areas.
In the past I have been active in perceptual research, but now tend to concentrate on how such work can be applied to cartographic systems to assist non cartographers to produce sensible maps.
Although currently not active in these fields, I keep up to date with research in generalisation, automated name placement, visualisation and geospatial data structures.
Current research Automated selection of base map content for thematic mapping.
Assessment of mapping on websites conveying public transport and tourist information.
Composition in map design.
Dual language names of areas of international extent. Recent publications | View all publications >> Evans, G.D., Forrest, D. and Morrison, A. (2008) Where Do the Buses Go? The Development and Applications of the 'Stop-Specific' Bus Map, Proceedings of the 4th Annual Scottish Transport Applications and Research Conference (STAR), Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, April 2008, PTRC, UK. Scrimgeour, R., Forrest, D. (2008) Conveying Geospatial Public Transport Information on the world-wide web. The Cartographic Journal, Vol.45, No.2, (in press). Cornelius, S., Forrest, D., & others. (2008) The Virtual Placement: An Alternative to the Traditional Work Placement in the Geographical Sciences. Journal of Geography in Higher Education,Vol.32, No.2, pp.287-308. Forrest, D. 2007. Maps for Public Information: How do you find a Hotel? Cartographic Journal. 44(2), 111-126. Forrest, D., Fairbairn, D., Chilton, S. (eds) 2007. Cartographic Activities in the United Kingdom, 2003-2007, National Report to the International Cartographic Association’s 14th General Assembly. The Cartographic Journal, 44(2), 91pp. Recent research grants Forrest, D. 2007-8. Dual language names in areas of international extent North East Asia Historical Foundation Forrest, D. 2004 Terrain modelling & communal tenure in Egypt £420 (Carnegie Trust) Teaching responsibilities Programme Director MSc in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography
Most of my teaching focuses on cartography and GIS on the MSc in Geoinformation Technology & Cartography. I also teach GIS to undergraduate geographers and an Honours option in Geovisualisation. Current postgraduate students
Natapong Phattanajongrak (MSc candidate)
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