Springer HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications

As network connectivity, power consumption, and device size change, new possibilities emerge for interactive computing in outdoor environments. This book from the Human-Computer Interaction Series explores how moving computing outdoors impacts the human experience across various settings, from remote wilderness to crowded urban areas. Readers will examine how technology affects diverse outdoor activities, including citizen science, personal recreation, search and rescue, and informal education. By understanding these effects, designers and researchers can develop systems that improve the outdoor experience rather than diminishing it. This text provides the necessary framework to navigate the transition of computing from indoor spaces to the complex, unpredictable nature of the outdoors.