| dc.contributor.author | York, Kenneth Everett | |
| dc.contributor.author | York, Kenneth Everett | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-09-20T22:58:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-09-20T22:58:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10179/2683 | |
| dc.description.abstract | To promote outdoor activity by novice and casual walkers a device was constructed to increase the perceived value of their walks with ongoing feedback of their progress on the walk and engaging information about natural features in their immediate surroundings. The interface design promoted ease of use and quickness of learning for the users. The device did increase the perceived value of the walks by the users. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Massey University | en_US |
| dc.rights | The Author | en_US |
| dc.subject | Geographical information systems | en_US |
| dc.subject | Hiking equipment | en_US |
| dc.subject | Tramping equipment | en_US |
| dc.subject | User interface design | en_US |
| dc.title | A backcountry tour guide : adding value to the great outdoors experience : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Massey University | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Engineering (M.E.) | |
