Alena Vondrakova

@geoinformatics.upol.cz

Department of Geoinformatics
Palacky University Olomouc

Alena Vondrakova


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EDUCATION

2013 Palacký University, Olomouc, PhD – Specialization: Geoinformatics and Cartography
2011 Palacký University, Olomouc, rigorous state exam – Specialization: Cartography and Geoinformatics
2009 Palacký University, Olomouc, Master – Specialization: Geoinformatics
2009 Palacký University, Olomouc, Specialization: Didactics in Geography
2007 Palacký University, Olomouc, Bachelor – Specialization: Geography–Geoinformatics

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geography, Planning and Development, Education, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Law
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Scopus Publications

534

Scholar Citations

12

Scholar h-index

17

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Proportional Symbol Maps: Value-Scale Types, Online Value-Scale Generator and User Perspectives
    Radek Barvir, Martin Holub, Alena Vondrakova
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo Information, 2025
    Proportional symbol maps are a frequently used method of thematic cartography. Using an intuitive principle—the larger, the more—provides a simple and precise way of visualizing quantity in maps using geographic information systems (GIS). However, none of the current GIS software provides a proper map legend that could be used to interpret exact phenomenon quantity values from the map in reverse. Cartographers have been designing value scales manually for such a possibility of interpretation. Eventually, they preferred to resign to the accuracy of the interpretation and use the legend offered by the software. The paper describes the development of an easy-to-use online value scale generator for static maps, aiming to eliminate the time-consuming process to make map design more efficient while preserving the precision of cartographic visualization and its subsequent interpretation. The tool consists of a free web platform performing all necessary calculations and rendering an appropriate value scale based on user-defined input parameters. This functionality is performed for most typically used symbol shapes as well as for custom-design shapes provided by the user in SVG vector graphics. The output is then returned in a vector SVG and PDF file format to be used directly in a map legend or possibly edited in graphic software before such a step. The presented tool is therefore independent of which software was used for map design. Within the research, two user experiments were performed to compare generated value scales with simple legends generated in GIS and to gather insights from cartography experts.
  • Quantitative Approach for Assessing Infographics in Atlas Cartography
    Jakub Koníček, Vít Voženílek, Radek Barvíř, Alena Vondráková
    Geographia Cassoviensis, 2024
    Infographics have become a widely utilized concept in contemporary cartography for visualizing a wide range of data. Despite this, there is a lack of comprehensive scholarly studies addressing the theory of infographics, and cartographers have not yet established a precise definition or unified classification for them. Consequently, cartographic production lacks clear rules and methodologies for systematically incorporating infographic elements. This paper introduces a systematic approach for precisely quantifying and evaluating static cartographic products from the domain of atlas cartography with a focus on their infographic style. The proposed methodology was validated through practical assessments of map samples from various atlases, which were compared with samples of infographics. Case studies analysed input patterns related to spatial components, visualization attributes, and additional design elements. Four indicators—area coverage, graphic load, visual attractiveness, and colourfulness—were defined and quantified by using of GIMP graphic software and recalculated through predefined mathematical formulas. The resulting values provide a quantitative description of tested images in terms of their infographic style. This innovative methodological approach contributes to the unification of contemporary approaches for defining and assessing infographics in maps, atlases, and broader cartographic production
  • Creating a Haptic 3D Model of Wenceslas Hill in Olomouc
    Richard Lazna, Radek Barvir, Alena Vondrakova, Jan Brus
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2022
    Interactivity in today’s society finds its way into many facets of life and can be used in various ways, including 3D printing. For example, various 3D models can be incorporated into museum exhibitions and serve as interactive media for visitors, deepening their experience. One of the advantages of haptic 3D models is the immediate haptic feedback. Such models can have various uses, from being a part of an interactive exhibition to providing assistance to people with visual impairment. This article describes the process of creating a haptic 3D model depicting Wenceslas Hill in Olomouc in the eighteenth century. The model has several surface elements printed from conductive material that react to touch. The interactive model itself is unchanged from its original modelled 3D version, meaning the shape of the object stays the exact same throughout modifications. The resulting model conveys additional information about the object or its parts by means of a web interface via a connected tablet device. To implement the desired functionality, TouchIt3D technology was used. This technology uses a combination of conductive and non-conductive materials for 3D printing. The conductive material serves to propagate an electrical signal caused by touching a chosen part of the model. A 3D printer with two extruders was used for printing the model, allowing simultaneous printing of two different materials. The model’s scalability is advantageous for potential use by people with visual impairment. The model shall serve as a tool for enriching historical knowledge about the object by using interactivity.
  • The Effect of Day and Night Mode on the Perception of Map Navigation Device
    Stanislav Popelka, Alena Vondrakova, Romana Skulnikova (Filicka)
    Eye Tracking Research and Applications Symposium ETRA, 2022
    Day and night mode is widely used when working with any digital device, including map navigation. Many users have the day and night mode change set automatically. However, it is not proven if this functionality helps improve the transfer of information between the map and the user when changing the lighting conditions. The short paper aims to evaluate the influence of day and night modes on the map users’ perception. User testing was realised in the eye-tracking laboratory with 43 participants. These participants were categorised by the average number of hours spent driving per week and their use of map navigation. The eye-tracking experiment focuses on the orientation of the participants in the day and night mode of map views when changing the lighting conditions. For that, the Euro Truck Simulator game environment was chosen, where the participants were guided by the map navigation in the bottom right corner of the screen. The lighting conditions in the ET laboratory have been adjusted to match the lighting conditions for both day and night as realistically as possible, and the map navigation mode was switched between day and night mode. The explanatory research suggested that using day mode during nighttime may cause disorientation and dazzle; using night mode during daytime does not cause that problem, but the user perception is slightly slower.
  • Creation of the Olomouc region thematic atlas in the infographic design
    Kartograficke Listy, 2022
  • Mapping, synthesis and visualization of Czech dialects
    Vit Vozenilek, Martina Ireinova, Alena Vondrakova, Jakub Konicek
    International Journal of Cartography, 2022
    Dialects became a traditional research subject of linguists who collect and analyse data from a linguistic perspective and a spatial perspective. Detailed research on the distribution of dialects and their specifics is an important part of preserving every nation's cultural heritage. With the gradual disappearance of dialects in society, this topic is very relevant. The presented paper briefly describes the history of dialect research and the most important outcome in recent years, the Czech Linguistic Atlas (CLA). CLA presents the data only in a very simple form from a cartographic point of view, so a new approach has been applied. A new atlas was created from this data, focusing on a specific area of dialectology – vowels shortening. This new atlas’ internal structure corresponds to the cartographic atlas theory as a system and contains both analytical and synthetic maps. Synthetic maps show areas with similar (and unique in the case of regionalisation) combinations of evaluated attributes. The concept of map synthesis is described, and further research questions are designed.
  • Efficient interactive tactile maps: A semi-automated workflow using the touchit3d technology and openstreetmap data
    Radek Barvir, Alena Vondrakova, Jan Brus
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo Information, 2021
    Despite the growing efficiency of the map-design process in general, tactile mapping has remained peripheral to mainstream cartography. For a specific group of people with visual impairment, however, tactile maps are the only effective way to obtain a complex idea about the geospatial distribution of the surrounding world. As there are numerous specifics in creating these 3D maps and only a limited group of users, tactile products have usually been either very simple creations or, on the other hand, difficult and expensive to produce. Modern trends and progress in the availability of new technologies (e.g., 3D printing) bring new possibilities for keeping tactile map production both effective and up to date. Therefore, this paper aims to present a methodology to apply the TouchIt3D technology to link 3D-printed multi-material tactile maps with a mobile device. Utilizing this solution resulted in a set of interactive tactile maps following current trends of inclusive education. Using OpenStreetMap data together with a semi-automated workflow significantly lowered expenses compared to antecedent maps with similar functionality. A semi-automated workflow was designed, focusing on three use cases of independent movement: walking, using public transport, and tourism.
  • Creation and user testing of tactile maps for teaching geography in Czechia
    Kartograficke Listy, 2021
  • Municipalities in the Czech Republic—compilation of “a universal” dataset
    Vít Pászto, Rostislav Nétek, Alena Vondráková, Vít Voženílek
    Data, 2020
    There have been many changes in the spatial composition and formal delimitation of administrative boundaries of Czech municipalities over the past 30 years. Many municipalities have changed their official status; they separated into ones that were more independent or were merged with existing ones, or formally redrew their boundaries due to advances in mapping technology. Such changes have made it almost impossible to analyze and visualize the temporal development of selected socioeconomic indicators, in order to deliver spatially coherent and time-comparable results. In this data description, we present an evolution of a unique (geo) dataset comprising of the administrative borders of the Czech municipalities. The uniqueness lies in time and topologically justified spatial data resulting in a common division of the administrative units at the LAU2 level, valid from 1995 to 2019. Besides the topologically correct spatial representations of municipalities in Czechia, we also provide correspondence tables for each year in the mentioned period, which allows joining tabular statistics to spatial data. The dataset is available as a base layer for further temporal and spatial analyses and visualization of various socioeconomic statistical data.
  • CT findings in lung parenchyma in COVID-19 - pictorial review
    Ceska Radiologie, 2020
  • ENVIRONMENTAL DATA VISUALIZATION: STOCKS of the STORED CARBON in CZECHIA
    Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 2020
  • What is the development capacity for provision of ecosystem services in the Czech Republic?
    Vilém Pechanec, Helena Kilianová, Elwis Tangwa, Alena Vondráková, Ivo Machar
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2019
  • Eye-tracking Evaluation of Weather Web Maps
    Stanislav Popelka, Alena Vondrakova, Petra Hujnakova
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo Information, 2019
  • Map load – approaches to definition and measures
    Kartograficke Listy, 2019
  • GeoS4S module geovisualization
    International Journal of Geoinformatics, 2018
  • Service-oriented map production
    Vit Vozenilek, Alena Vondrakova, Rostislav Netek
    ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 2018
  • WebGIS 2.0 as approach for flexible web-based map application
    Rostislav Netek, Vit Vozenilek, Alena Vondrakova
    ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 2018
  • Proper use of colour schemes for image data visualization
    Vit Vozenilek, Alena Vondrakova
    Proceedings of SPIE the International Society for Optical Engineering, 2018
  • Land suitability assessment of the olomouc region: An application of an urban planner model
    Jaroslav Burian, Marketa Stachova, Alena Vondrakova
    Journal of Maps, 2018
  • Graphics complexity of tactile maps and user study
    Radek Barvir
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2018
  • The use of modern technologies in the geospace 3d visualization
    Alena Vondrakova
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2018
  • Diversity of forest soils and bedrock in soil regions of the Central-European highlands (Czech Republic)
    Pavel Samec, Vít Voženílek, Alena Vondráková, Jaromír Macků
    Catena, 2018
  • Spatial data visualization: The appropriate use of colours
    Alena Vondrakova
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2017
  • Systematic cartography in web atlas engineering
    Vit Vozenilek
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2017
  • Fuzzy surface visualization using hsl colour model
    Scientific Visualization, 2017
  • Legislative aspects of spatial data publication
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2017
  • Licences and open data in cartography
    Alena Vondrakova, Vit Vozenilek
    Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2016
  • User preferences in image map using
    A. Vondráková, V. Vozenilek
    International Archives of the Photogrammetry Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ISPRS Archives, 2016
  • Non-technological aspects in atlas cartography based on the Czech approach
    Alena Vondrakova
    Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2015
  • Concept of a formalized record of GIS data visualization for map creation
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2015
  • Editorial
    Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2015
  • Visualization of fuzzy surfaces with an emphasis on user aspects
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2014
  • Green versus red: Eye-tracking evaluation of sequential colour schemes
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2014
  • The use of eye-tracking for the evaluation of various cartographic tasks
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2014
  • Comparison of crisp, fuzzy and possibilistic threshold in spatial queries
    Jan Caha, Alena Vondráková, Jiří Dvorský
    Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 2014
  • Sugar beet on phenological maps
    Listy Cukrovarnicke A Reparske, 2014
  • Forest vulnerability zones in the Czech Republic
    Pavel Tuček, Jan Caha, Zbyněk Janoška, Alena Vondráková, Pavel Samec, et al.
    Journal of Maps, 2014
  • Dual-phase dual-energy CT in patients with lung cancer: Assessment of the additional value of iodine quantification in lymph node therapy response
    Jan Baxa, Alena Vondráková, Táňa Matoušková, Olga Růžičková, Bernhard Schmidt, et al.
    European Radiology, 2014
  • Climatic regions of the Czech Republic
    Alena Vondráková, Aleš Vávra, Vít Voženílek
    Journal of Maps, 2013
  • Non-technological aspects of map production
    Alena Vondrakova
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2013
  • Mathematical models of uncertainty for surface analyses and decision making
    Jan Caha
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management Sgem, 2013
  • GIS and cartography for bioclimatological research: Atlas of phenological conditions of Czechia
    12th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference and EXPO Modern Management of Mine Producing Geology and Environmental Protection Sgem 2012, 2012
  • Slope Analysis of Fuzzy Surfaces
    Jan Caha, Pavel Tuček, Alena Vondráková, Lenka Paclíková
    Transactions in GIS, 2012
  • Hypsometry in tactile maps
    Vit Voženílek, Veronika Růžičková, Dita Finková, Libuše Ludíková, Zuzana Nĕmcová, et al.
    Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, 2012
  • Education project about climate for multi-user eLearning courses
    9th European Conference on Elearning 2010 Ecel 2010, 2010

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Suicide mapping: Case study on Olomouc and Zlín regions in Czech Republic in 2018-2022
    V Kralikova, A Vondrakova, T Kralik, K Macku, V Svrchokryl, A Gavronova, ...
    Biomedical Papers , 2026
    2026
  • Proportional Symbol Maps: Value-Scale Types, Online Value-Scale Generator and User Perspectives
    R Barvir, M Holub, A Vondrakova
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 14 (9), 340 , 2025
    2025
  • Atlas nářečí českého jazyka: Nominativ a akuzativ plurálu životných maskulin
    M Ireinová, V Voženílek, J Koníček, Š Temer, T Krch, P Přadková, ...
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci pro katedru geoinformatiky , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Quantitative approach for assessing infographics in Atlas cartography
    J KONÍČEK, V VOŽENÍLEK, R BARVÍŘ, A VONDRÁKOVÁ
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Multi-colour 3D printing for supporting tactile perception of geospatial visualizations
    J Brus, R Barvir, A Vondrakova
    Abstracts of the ICA 6, 26 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • A new approach to making 3D-printed geographic models interactive for people with visual impairment
    R Barvir, J Brus, A Vondrakova
    Abstracts of the ICA 6, 16 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Creating a haptic 3D model of wenceslas hill in olomouc
    R Lazna, R Barvir, A Vondrakova, J Brus
    Applied Sciences 12 (21), 10817 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • Improving the concept of dialect maps based on geoinformatization of Czech dialectologic research
    V Vozenilek, J Konicek, A Vondrakova
    Abstracts of the ICA 5, 15 , 2022
    2022
  • The effect of day and night mode on the perception of map navigation device
    S Popelka, A Vondrakova, R Skulnikova
    2022 Symposium on Eye Tracking Research and Applications, 1-6 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Mapping, synthesis and visualization of Czech dialects
    V Vozenilek, M Ireinova, A Vondrakova, J Konicek
    International Journal of Cartography 8 (1), 148-163 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6
  • Vybrané jevy hláskoslovného vývoje českých nářečí ve 20. století
    B Stupňánek, A Vondráková
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Atlas nářečí českého jazyka: instrumentál plurálu
    M Ireinová, V Voženílek, J Koníček, F Kubeček, Š Tesař, P Přadková, ...
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci pro katedru geoinformatiky , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Atlas nářečí českého jazyka: deklinace substantiv
    M Ireinová, V Voženílek, J Koníček, P Přadková, M Šimečková, M Šipková, ...
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Audio-tactile maps as a means to increase competence in spatial orientation of people with visual impairment
    V Růžičková, V Vachalová, A Vondráková
    Journal of Exceptional People 11 (21), 37 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • 3D Audio-Tactile Maps and Models for People with Visual Impairment
    V Ruzickova, A Vondráková, V Vachalová, G Spinarova, K Kroupová
    ICERI2022 Proceedings, 3151-3157 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Adaptation of maps to pupils with severe visual impairments
    A Vondráková, K Bečicová, R Barvíř, J Brus
    Abstracts of the ICA 3, 305 , 2021
    2021
  • 3D-printed models of Czech architectural monuments for people with severe visual impairment
    R Barvir, J Brus, A Vondrakova
    Abstracts of the ICA 3, 23 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • Approaches for infographics evaluation in maps
    J Konicek, V Vozenilek, A Vondrakova, R Barvir
    Abstracts of the ICA 3, 154 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Making history accessible to people with visual impairments through interactive tangible 3D models
    J Brus, R Lazna, R Barvir, A Vondrakova
    Abstracts of the ICA 3, 36 , 2021
    2021
  • Eye-tracking comparison of two road atlases
    S Popelka, A Vondrakova, M Beitlova, S Drahosova
    Advances in Cartography and GIScience of the ICA 3, 12 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Climatic regions of the Czech Republic
    A Vondráková, A Vávra, V Voženílek
    Journal of Maps 9 (3), 425-430 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 50
  • Eye-tracking evaluation of weather web maps
    S Popelka, A Vondrakova, P Hujnakova
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 8 (6), 256 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 44
  • Atlas fenologických poměrů Česka
    L Hájková, V Voženílek, R Tolasz, M Kohut, M Možný, J Nekovář, ...
    Praha, Olomouc, Český hydrometeorologický ústav Praha, Univerzita Palackého … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 34
  • Efficient interactive tactile maps: A Semi-Automated workflow using the TouchIt3D technology and openstreetmap data
    R Barvir, A Vondrakova, J Brus
    ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information 10 (8), 505 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • Cognitive aspects of map symbology in the world school atlases
    V Voženílek, P Morkesová, A Vondráková
    Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 112, 1121-1136 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 23
  • Tactile maps based on 3D printing technology
    V Voženílek, A Vondráková
    SOCIETY. INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 23
  • Forest vulnerability zones in the Czech Republic
    P Tuček, J Caha, Z Janoška, A Vondráková, P Samec, J Bojko, ...
    Journal of maps 10 (1), 179-182 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 22
  • Land suitability assessment of the Olomouc region: An application of an Urban Planner model
    J Burian, M Stachova, A Vondrakova
    Journal of Maps 14 (1), 73-80 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 20
  • Diversity of forest soils and bedrock in soil regions of the Central-European highlands (Czech Republic)
    P Samec, V Voženílek, A Vondráková, J Macků
    Catena 160, 95-102 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 17
  • Autorské právo v kartografii a geoinformatice
    A Vondráková
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci pro katedru geoinformatiky , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 13
  • Hypsometry in tactile maps
    V Voženílek, V Růžičková, D Finková, L Ludíková, Z Nĕmcová, J Doležal, ...
    True-3D in Cartography: Autostereoscopic and Solid Visualisation of Geodata … , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 13
  • Modern Trends in Cartography
    J Brus, V Alena, V Vít
    Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 12
  • User issues in geovisualization
    A Vondrakova, V Vozenilek
    International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: SGEM 3, 599-606 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 11
  • Non-technological aspects of map production
    A Vondrakova
    international multidisciplinary scientific geoconference: SGEM: Surveying … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 11
  • What is the development capacity for provision of ecosystem services in the Czech Republic?
    V Pechanec, H Kilianová, E Tangwa, A Vondráková, I Machar
    Sustainability 11 (16), 4273 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 10
  • Mapping and visualisation of activities in special education
    V Voženílek, J Michalík, A Vondráková, A Brychtová
    Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 112, 1106-1120 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 10
  • Slope analysis of fuzzy surfaces
    J Caha, P Tuček, A Vondráková, L Paclíková
    Transactions in GIS 16 (5), 649-661 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 10
  • Fuzzy surface visualization using HSL colour model
    J Caha, A Vondráková
    Electronic Journal 2 (2), 26-42 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 9
  • Tyflomapy-tyflografika-tyflokartografie: percepce prostoru prostřednictvím audio-taktilních 3D map
    A Vondráková, V Růžičková, K Kroupová, R Barvíř, J Brus, V Voženílek
    Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 7
  • Mapping, synthesis and visualization of Czech dialects
    V Vozenilek, M Ireinova, A Vondrakova, J Konicek
    International Journal of Cartography 8 (1), 148-163 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6