Studying the impact of using augmented reality technique with geographic information systems ( GIS ) and its effect on enhancing paper maps

Elfarhaty, Mohamed Attia; Nubar, George; Amer, Hebat-Ullah Mansour

doi:10.21608/mjaf.2024.259365.3305

Studying the impact of using augmented reality technique with geographic information systems ( GIS ) and its effect on enhancing paper maps

Document Type : Original Article

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¹ Department of Printing, Publishing and Packaging - Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University

² Department of Printing, Publishing and Packaging - Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University Faculty of Design and Creative Arts, Al-Ahram Canadian University

³ Survey Research Institute (SRI) &amp;ndash; National water Research Center (NWRC)

10.21608/mjaf.2024.259365.3305

Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) has been established as one of the systems aimed at helping users perform map reading tasks.

Thinking about combining AR ( augmented reality technology ) and GIS ( Geographic information systems ) led to the emergence of new innovations and developments in these two fields, and this led to the development of improving information expression based on the paper map through virtual elements that were added to appear as it should appear in reality , Overlaying additional information on a paper map improves performance in spatial decision-making about 2D maps, or 2D and 3D GIS visualizations - the ability to represent multi-attribute data, augmented reality technology can naturally support the GIS process.

The process of merging and integrating AR and GIS leads to changing the nature of our interaction and dealing with spatial data. The interaction of AR technology with GIS has a great importance in spatial decision-making, and most importantly, it directs the attention of cartographers again towards the Visual representation of geospatial information in augmented reality, The interaction of geographic data and natural user interfaces based on augmented reality technology will achieve unprecedented visual effects and wonderful interactive experiences.

The integration of AR technology with map production and in the field of GIS leads to the emergence of two secondary viewpoints of the communication perspective: perception and design. The first is supported by the map-based theory of spatial perception, while the other view focuses on visual expression and interactive function, where interaction functions make information more accessible.

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