Discover Geology: An Augmented Reality Field Trip Dr Ian Hutt Distance Learning Lead Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Project Team Multi-disciplinary Team –School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences –Manchester Museum –MIMAS –EPS eLearning Team Funded by: –Your Manchester Fund Mam Tor Landslide Commentary 5000 years ago
“Self-Service” AR Field Trips Model for further trips Ridge to Mam Tor Route The Fate of Raindrops
Project Evolution Recruitment Need (MSc Env Science) Flexible Learning AR Field Trips Outreach Opportunity
GPS Route Finder GPS Hotspot Targets Global Hotspots 300m to stile View Point Found Commentary Under your feet. Fossil Finder Audio Commentary Historical Reconstruction Quick-Quiz questions Activities Geological Maps
Technical Challenges… Signal strength –Caching – requires access pre-event –Limits presentation material Device battery life –5 hour field test: ~70-90% drain GPS accuracy –Field tests: ~ 6-8m
Aug 15 th – Museum Coach Trip – Sept 23 rd – School Trip (Droylesden Academy)