Projection Augmented Relief Models (PARM): Tangible Displays for Geographic Information

Abstract

The Projection Augmented Relief Model (PARM) technique is presented, which aims to combine the affordances of digital mapping and physical landscape models. The technique is designed to provide an engaging and informative situated display, offering an intuitive frame of reference for placing objects, activities or events into their spatial context. It also has potential to act as an integrative framework through which visitors might learn about connections between themes being displayed elsewhere in the gallery space. We describe our experiences of creating and displaying a prototype model and the specific context in which it is being deployed. We also offer a research agenda for further exploration of this technique, including ongoing work to define the measurable benefits in relation to spatial knowledge acquisition.

Contributors

Gary Priestnall

Jeremy Gardiner

Jake Durrant

James Goulding

Conference

Publication date: July 2012

Publication date (Print): July 2012

Pages: 180-187

Affiliations

School of Geography

The University of Nottingham,

Nottingham NG7 2RD

United Kingdom

Ravensbourne

6 Penrose Way

London SE10 0EW

United Kingdom

Horizon Digital

Economy Institute,

The University of Nottingham,

Innovation Park

Nottingham NG7 2TU

United Kingdom

Article

DOI: 10.14236/ewic/EVA2012.28

Copyright statement: © Gary Priestnall et al. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd. Electronic Visualisation and the Arts (EVA 2012), London, UK

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Conference name: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts (EVA 2012)

Conference acronym: EVA

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Conference location: London, UK

Conference date: 10 - 12 July 2012

Conference sponsor: Electronic Workshops in Computing (eWiC)

Conference theme: Electronic Visualisation and the Arts

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Series title: Electronic Workshops in Computing