An interactive, online tool is more than a pdf or static electronic document. This online tool includes text and a wide range of interactive elements (e.g. hyperlinks, photo galleries, video galleries, interactive graphs, interactive maps, interactive data/knowledge filters, etc.) drawing upon multiple online resources.
The e-book contains text and interactive graphics that enhances the user’s knowledge and learning experience. Interactive elements include:
The e-book works on any device having an internet connection (tablet, phone, laptop, touchscreens) and has a fully operating responsive design. The platform and programming provide user interface with a layout design that is adjusted automatically to the device hardware. The e-book is accessible on all browsers, although Chrome on desktops is recommended for best results.
A key feature of the e-book is it draws all the information from online services hosted by external services in the public domain. That makes the e-book a very “practical” tool that does not require a powerful machine or high-speed internet connections and allows for “real-time” data (e.g. those from earth observation or shared in-situ sensors).
Another important feature is much of the content can be translated into several languages using online translation tools such as the Google translation API (Application Program Interface).
This innovative and interactive knowledge e-Book allows easy updating of the contents on an iterative basis as the contents are revised and modified based on continued stakeholder inputs and updates