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Geospatial Data for Augmented Reality (GIality) – Democratising In-Field Renewables Visualisation This paper will introduce the technology and applications for the use of geospatial data within augmented reality (AR) applications. GIality is the convergence of geospatial data and augmented reality and extends the use of AR from technology-preview to real-world business applications. Where augmented reality (AR) is the integration of real-world sensors (ie camera and orientation) with overlay data and imagery on a mobile device (usually as an app for a specific requirement such as marketing or gaming) the introduction of location and scaled 3D models, in combination with geospatial information and map data, provides new and engaging contextual in-field visualisation opportunities for planning, culture & heritage, retail and tourism. We will introduce how, using modern technology drivers including devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers, combined with geospatial positioning, spatial data and services, GIality can bring a new dimension democratisation and community engagement with planning & renewables data. Especially related to planning and renewable energy development, visual impact is one of the primary aspects in the consideration of acceptance under local and national guidance. This is most reported where the impact of wind turbines on the landscape has split political, environmental and consumer opinion. However the current mechanisms and procedures for visual impact assessment (VIA) are based on traditional printed off-site analysis which limits their context, scope and use. This paper introduces a new digital and in-field mobile solution for landscape visual impact analysis – in-field mobile VIA with GIality. The trends for mobile work and play, combined with integrated sensors and social coordination provide the availability and accessibility of tools for both professionals and citizens to democratise and personalise data. The augmentation of as-planned models and geospatial data with device location, attitude and orientation allows individual places of residence, work and play to be equally fairly, rigorously and unambiguously assessed for visual impact and create cost-effective solutions.TRANSCRIPT
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Geospatial Data forAugmented Reality
or Data Democratisation for Planning
AGI CymruDecember 2013
Crispin Hoult, Linknode Ltd
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Who Likes Maps?
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Who Likes Tech?
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Digital Disruption
• Forrester Research– James McQuivey
• Disrupt– Seek The Adjacent Possible– Utilise Convergent Adjacency– Persist on the Innovation Path– Create Whole Product Values
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Augmented Reality
• Gartner 2013– Hype Cycle
for Emerging Technologies
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Solution Looking for a Problem?
• Transition between innovation and compelling value, science to business
• Customer-centric rather than technology
• Current applications– Utilities, Heritage, Architecture, Planning and
Entertainment
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Examples of Geospatial Aware AR
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GIality
GIality n. [jee-al-i-tee]
1. the convergence of geospatial data with augmented reality technology
2. the integration of real-world sensors for attitude, orientation, location and imagery with spatial data and services to provide new 3D visualisation tools for a mobile equipped workforce and public
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Example
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Geospatial Interfaces
• Location– Capture, Correction, Accuracy, Datums,
Coordinate Systems, Transformations
• Context– Mapping, Aerial Photography, User Data– Served by Standards for Interoperability
• Terrain– Grids, Survey, Lidar, Ground and Surface
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Hardware Requirements• Digital Compass• Digital Camera• 3-Axis Gyroscope• Accelerometer• Location (GPS)• Portable Computer with
– Flexible Operating System– Internet Access & Communications– Graphics and gaming
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Visual Impact Assessment (VIA)
• Part of EIA (Environmental Impact Analysis) – an assessment of the possible impacts resulting from development
• Visual impact is defined as a change in the appearance of the landscape as a result of development
http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/ccw/task-three/via.html
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Typical VIA Components• Viewshed / ZTV
– Map-based zones of theoretical visibility
• Cross Section– A-B line-of-sight assessment
• Viewpoint– Photomontage– Line diagram– Artistic impression
• Visualisation– Guide scale, location and design of wind farms– Used for more illustration
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VIA Challenges
• Technical Interpretation
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VIA Challenges
• Public Halls– Limited Communication
• Websites– Limited Data
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Addressing the Problem
• www.oxforddictionaries.com
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Case Study
• Major West Coast Development– Public Consultation by Facilitating Change
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Sharing Geographic Data
• What is limited by PDF…
… is made flexible and accessible by AR…
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Sharing Geographic Data
• PDF … … AR
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How It Works• Cross-Platform (Xamarin Mono App on iOS / Android)• Secure Web Administration Site• SQL Azure Storage and Query
– OS OpenData Panorama / Terrain 50 (+ Client DTMs)
• Mapping Server (WMS Delivery and Transforms)– MapGuide Open Source 2.5
• WCF Web Services–Terrain, Projects, Coordinate Systems and Other Data
• Azure Data Storage– OS OpenData Vector Map District (+ Client Data Overlays)
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Technology Summary
• Location is Inherent in Convergence– Access– Relevance– Understanding
Geo
Mobile
VisualsGIality
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Call to Action – Mobilise!
• Consider The End User– GI Professional or Spatially-Poor Citizen
• Consider The End Product– It’s Not Always About The Map– Spatial Data is Just The Enabler
• Use New Technology Where Appropriate– Mobile, Sensors, 3D
• Seek Convergence and Adjacency
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Thank You• Questions?• Contact Details
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