Evaluation Of The Design Features Of Interactive Sea-Level Rise Viewers For Risk Communication

Keywords

coastal resiliency; decision-making; risk communication; Sea-level rise; visual communication

Abstract

Interactive sea-level rise viewers (ISLRVs) are digital tools used to communicate about impacts of sea-level rise (SLR) and support decision-making. This study characterizes how ISLRVs communicate about SLR-related risks and provide decision-making support. It identifies key themes about fostering accurate mental models of SLR processes, informing about inundation likelihood, communicating about related social and ecological risks, and providing features users can apply to specific tasks. We present a framework for understanding this type of communication tool that designers can use to develop robust ISLRVs that can support audiences’ understanding and decision-making needs, and contribute to enhancement of coastal resiliency.

Publication Date

3-4-2017

Publication Title

Environmental Communication

Volume

11

Issue

2

Number of Pages

248-262

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2016.1167758

Socpus ID

84973098789 (Scopus)

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84973098789

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