Perception and Recall of Landmarks for Personal Navigation in Nature at Night Versus Day

摘要: Wayfinding at night in nature is challenging due to limited lighting and a low number of clearly identifiable landmarks. However, several activities involve wayfinding night, such as rescue services or hiking, but only few human navigation studies have addressed these conditions. In the present study, we investigate effects on perception recall landmarks along trail using thinking-aloud sketch map methods. The results reveal significant differences between day which mainly originated from restricted vista night. contrast, landmark did not differ according maps, reflects uniform conceptualisation route both times day. observed may be applied adaptation geospatial applications that provide real-time support, interactive maps navigators,