This document discusses using geospatial data and augmented reality technology together. It provides examples of augmented reality being used with location data and maps for applications in utilities, heritage, architecture, planning and entertainment. The document also describes a case study of using these technologies for public consultation during wind farm planning by allowing stakeholders to visualize proposed developments in an immersive way. It argues that augmented reality can make geospatial data more flexible and accessible compared to traditional static maps.

1. Geospatial Data for
Augmented Reality
AGI North
November 2013
Crispin Hoult, Linknode Ltd
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2. Outline
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Context & Background
What is Geospatial Augmented Reality
Geospatial Data, Services and Hardware
Case Study: Planning for Wind Farms
Conclusions
• Mobile Phones
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3. Who Likes Maps?
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4. Who Likes Tech?
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5. 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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6. Augmented Reality
• Gartner 2013
– Hype Cycle
for Emerging
Technologies
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7. 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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8. Examples of Geospatial Aware AR
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9. 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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10. Example
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11. 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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12. Hardware Requirements
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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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15. 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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16. 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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17. VIA Challenges
• Technical Interpretation
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18. VIA Challenges
• Public Halls
– Limited Communication
• Websites
– Limited Data
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19. Solving the Problem
• www.oxforddictionaries.com
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20. Case Study
• Major West Coast Development
– Public Consultation by Facilitating Change
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21. Sharing Geographic Data
• What is limited by PDF…
• … is made flexible and accessible by AR…
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23. Visualisation Stakeholders
Policy
Design and Plan for New Technology
Conception
Land Owners, their Managers, Agents & Advisors
Consultation
Design
Build Social, Mobile and Public Engagement
Adds Capabilities to Software Solutions
Planning
Energy Developers and LVIA Professionals - Create Immersive and Visual Environments
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24. 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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25. 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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