Virtual Tours Through Earth’s History and Palaeoclimate: Examples from the Piemonte (Northwestern Italy) Geoheritage (PROGEO-Piemonte Project)

Bertok, Carlo; Lozar, Francesca; Magagna, Alessandra; Giovannini, Enrico; D'Atri, Anna Raffaella; Pierre, Francesco Dela; Natalicchio, Marcello; Martire, Luca; Clari, Pierangelo; Violanti, Donata; Ghiraldi, Luca

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-04364-7_60

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“…For instance, a number of studies have proposed applications of simulation, which have used different features, such as representations by 3D models, web interfaces, and AR virtual tours in interior [17] and outdoor environments [18]. In the European Association for the Protection of Geological Heritage (PROGEO-Piemonte) project, virtual tours were developed of the geoheritage of the region, with the purpose of diffusing geological knowledge and raising people's awareness of geodiversity and earth sciences [19]. An AR application was developed using images converted to 3D animation of four volcanic geoheritage sites in Czech Republic, increasing a young audience's interest in geoheritage matters [20].…”

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Geovisualization of the Excavation Process in the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Greece Using Augmented Reality

Papadopoulou

Kasapakis

Vasilakos

et al. 2020

IJGI

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Augmented reality (AR), in conjunction with 3D geovisualization methods, can provide significant support in monitoring geoconservation activities in protected geosites, such as the excavation process in fossil sites. The excavation process requires a monitoring methodology that will provide a complete and accurate overview of the fossils, their dimensions, and location within the different pyroclastic horizons, and the progress of the excavation works. The main purpose of this paper is the development of a user-friendly augmented map application, specifically designed for tracking the position of petrified tree trunks, providing information for their geometric features, and mapping the spatiotemporal changes occurring in the surrounding space. It also aims to probe whether the rapid acquisition of a 4K video can generate cartographic derivatives of petrified findings during a geosite excavation. A database accumulated 2D and 3D cartographic information, while the geovisualization environment displayed the surface alterations, at two scales: a) 1:500 (excavation area) and b) 1:50 (trench level). Unmanned aerial systems (UASs), used for data acquisition in three excavation periods, consisted of two flights at two different altitudes: one to record changes throughout the study area and the other to provide information on trunks at trench level, via a high-resolution (4K) video. Image-based 3D modeling followed, in which image georeferencing was conducted with ground control points (GCPs). Finally, 2D and 3D geovisualizations were created to depict the excavation changes through time. The cartographic products generated at two cartographic scales depicted the spatiotemporal changes of the excavation.

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Geovisualization of the Excavation Process in the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Greece Using Augmented Reality

Papadopoulou

Kasapakis

Vasilakos

et al. 2020

IJGI

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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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ERASMUS+ Strategic Partnerships between UNESCO Global Geoparks, Schools, and Research Institutions: A Window of Opportunity for Geoheritage Enhancement and Geoscience Education

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Justice

Olsbo³

et al. 2022

Heritage

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Since both the EU Erasmus+ program and UNESCO Global Geoparks aim at developing models of best practices, a shared playground for common activities can be found in high geodiversity and rich geoheritage areas to promote innovative education and professional perspectives in the ecological transition. Two consecutive Erasmus+ cooperative partnerships (GEOclimHOME and GEOclimHOME-PRO) involved schools, research institutions, and three European geoparks (Rokua, Finland; Sesia Val Grande, Italy; Chablais, France) for improved perception of climate and environmental changes and appraisal of geoheritage. The common pedagogical approach is presented in this review paper as well as the different methodological solutions for (1) understanding climate change and (2) recognising its natural and human factors, by environmental research and professional experiences. Activities were first addressed to explore the “secret” values of geoheritage for awareness on climate changes. Later, active/passive roles of humans toward the environment have been analysed, which are related to the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). Results of educational activities demonstrated enhanced students’ awareness of social and environmental responsibility. Moreover, the actions highlighted new job opportunities, accomplishing the local and global needs of sustainable development, future skills, and lifestyles within geopark territories.

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Virtual Tours Through Earth’s History and Palaeoclimate: Examples from the Piemonte (Northwestern Italy) Geoheritage (PROGEO-Piemonte Project)

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Geovisualization of the Excavation Process in the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Greece Using Augmented Reality

Geovisualization of the Excavation Process in the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Greece Using Augmented Reality

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

ERASMUS+ Strategic Partnerships between UNESCO Global Geoparks, Schools, and Research Institutions: A Window of Opportunity for Geoheritage Enhancement and Geoscience Education

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