Authors:
Jana Varnušková
and
Josef Kohout
Affiliation:
University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic
Keyword(s):
Science on a Sphere, SOS, NOAA, Interactivity, Nintendo, Wii Remote, Client, Server, Game, Education.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Advanced User Interfaces
;
Computer Vision, Visualization and Computer Graphics
;
Games for Education and Training
;
Interactive Environments
;
Non-Desktop Interfaces
Abstract:
This paper describes applied research provided in cooperation of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and the Techmania Science Centre. It presents the unique system Science on a Sphere, its features, control mechanisms and limitations. The special visualization system brings a new approach of geographical data presentation. On the other hand it offers just a minimal opportunity of user interaction. Interaction should enable better participation of science centre in the learning process. The paper shows the ways how the existing projection system Science on a Sphere has been extended for the interactive features.