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User Testing – Wildfire Visualization Platform

Welcome to the User Testing Page for the Wildfire Visualization Platform. This page is intended to guide test participants and evaluators through setup, consent, and a structured walkthrough of the application.

Consent Form

Before beginning the test, please make sure you have read and signed the required consent form provided by Concordia University.

Download Consent Form (PDF)

If you are viewing this offline, please contact a team member to access the consent form before testing.

Application Startup Instructions

Please follow the instructions in the README to launch the application locally:

View Startup Instructions (README)

Walkthrough Tasks

Below is a list of tasks to help guide your exploration of the platform. You may follow these in order or explore features independently.

Task 1: Load and Visualize a Dataset

  • Launch the application.
  • Navigate to the Available Datasets panel.
  • Select and load a dataset.
  • Observe the metadata display upon loading.

Task 2: Use Filtering Tools

  • Use the buttons/toggle to adjust available dataset view:
    • Name
    • Date
    • Reset
    • Region Toggle

Task 3: Playback Timeline and Speed

  • Use the timeline bar.
  • Adjust the playback speed.
  • Observe how the data visualization responds.

Task 4: Weather Assets Panel

  • Hover, scroll, and click within the Weather Assets Panel.
  • Ensure assets respond and render correctly.

Task 5: Explore Settings Panel

  • Open the Settings Panel.
  • Verify you can copy the endpoint URL.

Task 6: Language Switcher

  • Switch between English and French using the language toggle.
  • Observe the changes in labels and UI components.

Task 7: Explore View Options

  • Toggle between different map layers or view modes.
  • Confirm all views render properly and are interactive.

Task 8: Reset Buttons

  • Click the Reset Button
    • Click on "Reset"
      • Redo Task #1
    • Click on "Factory Reset"
      • Redo Task 1

Submitting Your Feedback

After completing your testing session, please fill out the official feedback form:

Google Feedback Form

Your feedback helps us improve the platform and ensure it meets the needs of data analysts and other users.

Notes for Testers

  • You may follow the tasks sequentially or explore freely.
  • If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions, note them in the feedback form or share directly with a team member.
  • All testing is conducted individually to avoid influence between participants.
  • Please review all information and submit your responses after testing.

Thank you for participating in this important phase of our capstone project!

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