Augmented Reality in a Hiking Tour of the Miocene Geoheritage of the Central Algarve Cliffs (Portugal)

Martínez-Graña, Antonio Miguel; Legoinha, Paulo; Delgado, José Ángel González; Dabrio, Cristino J.; Pais, João; Goy, José Luis Goy; Zazo, Caridad; Civis, Jorge; Armenteros, Ildefonso Armenteros; Alonso-Gavilán, G.; Dias, Ruben P.; Cunha, T.

doi:10.1007/s12371-016-0182-3

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“…From the end of the 19th century [30], extensive information was obtained relative to its stratigraphy, geological age, taphonomical signature, biogeochemistry, paleoecology, bioerosion, pollen, calcareous nanoplankton, foraminifera, ostracods, mollusks, echinoderms and fish [31][32][33][34].…”

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Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

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A 3D virtual geological route on Digital Earth of the geological-geomorphological and paleontological heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) is presented, assessing the geological heritage of nine representative geosites. Eighteen quantitative parameters are used, weighing the scientific, didactic and cultural tourist interest of each site. A virtual route has been created in Google Earth, with overlaid georeferenced cartographies, as a field guide for students to participate and improve their learning. This free application allows loading thematic georeferenced information that has previously been evaluated by means of a series of parameters for identifying the importance and interest of a geosite (scientific, educational and/or tourist). The virtual route allows travelling from one geosite to another, interacting in real time from portable devices (e.g., smartphone and tablets), and thus making possible the ability to observe the relief and spatial geological distribution with representative images, as well as to access files with the description and analysis of each geosite. By using a field guide, each geosite is complemented with activities for carrying out and evaluating what has been learned; these resources allow a teaching–learning process where the student is an active part of the development and creation of content using new technologies that provide more entertaining and educational learning, teamwork and interaction with social networks. This itinerary allows the creation of attitudes and skills that involve geoconservation as an element for sustainable development.

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Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

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“…In some cases, the Sketchfab online service (sketchfab.com) was also used for this purpose (see BLage Branca -Fafe^, BLagoa -Fafe^or BPenedo do Boip anoramas, included in the prototype referred to below, accessible from the link Bhttp://www.dct.uminho.pt/macedo/ macedo.html^). This approach, based on panoramic images, differs from other authors that used mainly Google Earth as the base for augmented reality elements, such as Martínez-Graña et al (2017) or Triantafyllou et al (2017).…”

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“…Additionally, there are several examples of technological information systems and visualization applications, employing various features, such as representations through threedimensional models, augmented reality, and web interface, among others, sometimes organizes as virtual tours. Several examples can be found in Bertok et al (2014), Martínez-Graña et al (2017), andTriantafyllou et al (2017).…”

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Methodologies to Represent and Promote the Geoheritage Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Multimedia Technologies, and Augmented Reality

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Promoting geoheritage using the Internet materializes mainly through the use of maps, posters, informational murals, or websites. This information is usually detailed and visually appealing. However, in most cases, there is little interactivity and a limited or complete lack of contextualization within the geographical space. The main objective of this work was to integrate information collected with unmanned aerial vehicles, georeferenced information processed in geographical information systems, photogrammetry techniques, and multimedia technologies to promote a better computer visualization of geoheritage. A working website was built based on panoramic photography, three-dimensional representation of the terrain, and multimedia information, in order to provide a pleasant way of promoting and interacting with field geology by using the Internet. The navigation through the information is based on 360°spherical panoramic images that are fully oriented and georeferenced. Their movement can be perfectly synchronized with the viewing of the landscape by using motion sensors found on portable devices (tablets or smartphones) such as GPS, accelerometers, gyroscopes, or compasses. These images can include the access to multimedia elements such as websites, videos, images, sounds, interpretation models, text, or interactive 3D terrain models, working as an excellent support base for the provision of an augmented reality experience. If used in the field, this technical implementation can act as an interactive guide for the interpretation of the landscape. This type of content can be accessed online from locations with a network signal or can be obtained in advance for offline use.

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“…The importance acquired by geomatics tools and Augmented Reality techniques, free of charge and easily implemented in mobile devices, currently makes possible the digital geotourism, allowing anyone to know the value of geological places of interest (GIPs) in a simple and interactive way. These aspects have already been implemented in rural mountain areas of the Salamanca province (West of Spain) with low tourist occupation (Martínez-Graña et al 2014, 2017a or in areas with a high-density touristic activity such as the Algarve (South of Portugal) (Martínez-Graña et al 2017b). Furthermore, new technologies facilitate the creation of updated virtual geodatabases in official geoportals, and the access in real time to information about the geological heritage (Bailey and Chen 2011;Martínez-Graña et al 2013Cayla et al 2014).…”

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Augmented Reality as a Tool for Promoting the Tourist Value of the Geological Heritage Around Natural Filming Locations: a Case Study in “Sad Hill” (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Movie, Burgos, Spain)

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Some natural scenes of films shooting contain landscapes and other elements that are part of the geological heritage, representing an added value for the growing cultural tourism that visits them. In the SE of Burgos province (Spain), near some filming locations of the classic western movie directed by Sergio Leone (1966), "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", we have assessed the Geological Heritage of 6 selected sites: (1) Dinosaur tracks; (2) Paleo-river structures preserved; (3) Fossil trees; (4) Sad Hill; (5) Marine Cretaceous fossils; and (6) La Yecla Gorge. Their tourist-cultural, scientific and educational values range from 775 points in La Yecla Gorge site to 450 in Marine Cretaceous fossils site. A virtual tour is presented implementing Augmented Reality on Google Earth with detailed but easily understanding descriptive information of each site, suggested activities for tourism and a free geoapp. The proposed technologies can enhance geotourism, favouring sustainable development and fostering attitudes and skills related to the tourist's respect for nature.

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Augmented Reality in a Hiking Tour of the Miocene Geoheritage of the Central Algarve Cliffs (Portugal)

Cited by 30 publications

References 10 publications

Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

Methodologies to Represent and Promote the Geoheritage Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Multimedia Technologies, and Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality as a Tool for Promoting the Tourist Value of the Geological Heritage Around Natural Filming Locations: a Case Study in “Sad Hill” (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Movie, Burgos, Spain)

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