The document discusses using geospatial data and augmented reality (AR) to democratize access to planning information. It presents examples of AR applications in utilities, heritage, architecture and planning that overlay digital information on locations. The company Linknode develops AR software to visualize geospatial data on mobile devices for public engagement and environmental impact assessments. Linknode's platform uses location services, web mapping and mobile apps to bring spatial datasets into the real world through AR.

1. Geospatial Data for
Augmented Reality
or Data Democratisation for Planning
AGI Cymru
December 2013
Crispin Hoult, Linknode Ltd
@AGICymru @linknode8

2. sensors
location
Development
Location
AR
apps
Linknode
AR
impact
Mobile
Windows
data
Objective
Augmented Reality
Scotland
Team
Spatial
AR
GIS
Linknode
2020
Phone
iOS
Geography
Renewable
2011 GIS
information
public
GI
AGI Live Visual
Linknode VentusAR
Android
Partner
HistoryLens
Partnership
maps
Services
GIality
Linknode
Engage
digital
Planning
democratise
Development
Knowledge communities
@AGICymru @linknode8

3. sensors
location
Development
Location
AR
apps
Linknode
AR
impact
Mobile
Windows
data
Objective
Augmented Reality
Scotland
Team
Spatial
AR
GIS
Linknode
2020
Phone
iOS
Geography
Renewable
2011 GIS
information
public
GI
AGI Live Visual
Linknode VentusAR
Android
Partner
HistoryLens
Partnership
maps
Services
GIality
Linknode
Engage
digital
Planning
democratise
Development
Knowledge communities
@AGICymru @linknode8

4. sensors
location
Development
Location
AR
apps
Linknode
AR
impact
Mobile
Windows
data
Objective
Augmented Reality
Scotland
Team
Spatial
AR
GIS
Linknode
2020
Phone
iOS
Geography
Renewable
2011 GIS
information
public
GI
AGI Live Visual
Linknode VentusAR
Android
Partner
HistoryLens
Partnership
maps
Services
GIality
Linknode
Engage
digital
Planning
democratise
Development
Knowledge communities
@AGICymru @linknode8

5. sensors
location
Development
Location
AR
apps
Linknode
AR
impact
Mobile
Windows
data
Objective
Augmented Reality
Scotland
Team
Spatial
AR
GIS
Linknode
2020
Phone
iOS
Geography
Renewable
2011 GIS
information
public
GI
AGI Live Visual
Linknode VentusAR
Android
Partner
HistoryLens
Partnership
maps
Services
GIality
Linknode
Engage
digital
Planning
democratise
Development
Knowledge communities
@AGICymru @linknode8

6. Who Likes Maps?
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7. Who Likes Tech?
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8. 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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9. Augmented Reality
• Gartner 2013
– Hype Cycle
for Emerging
Technologies
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10. 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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11. Examples of Geospatial Aware AR
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12. 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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13. Example
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14. 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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15. 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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17. @AGICymru @linknode8

18. 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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19. 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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20. VIA Challenges
• Technical Interpretation
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21. VIA Challenges
• Public Halls
– Limited Communication
• Websites
– Limited Data
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22. Addressing the Problem
• www.oxforddictionaries.com
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23. Case Study
• Major West Coast Development
– Public Consultation by Facilitating Change
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24. Sharing Geographic Data
• What is limited by PDF…
… is made flexible and accessible by AR…
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26. Sharing Geographic Data
• PDF …
… AR
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28. 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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29. Technology Summary
• Location is Inherent in Convergence
– Access
– Relevance
– Understanding
Mobile
GIality
Geo
Visuals
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30. 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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31. Thank You
• Questions?
• Contact Details
– crispin.hoult@linknode.co.uk
– www.linknode.co.uk
– @Linknode8
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