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1 Discover Geology: An Augmented Reality Field Trip Dr Ian Hutt Distance Learning Lead Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

2 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

3 “Self-Service” AR Field Trips Model for further trips Ridge to Mam Tor Route The Fate of Raindrops

4 Project Evolution Recruitment Need (MSc Env Science) Flexible Learning AR Field Trips Outreach Opportunity

5 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

6 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

7 Aug 15 th – Museum Coach Trip –http://geologyarfieldtrip.eventbrite.co.ukhttp://geologyarfieldtrip.eventbrite.co.uk Sept 23 rd – School Trip (Droylesden Academy)


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