SHVIL, PLANWELL, & FLYING FRUSTUM: Spatial Interaction With 3D Physical Maps

Spatial representations are crucial when people interact with the physical environment. For example, geographic maps are one of the primary sources for way-finding, spatial planning and navigational activities. Recent technological advancements enable the evolution of current 2D interactive spatial representations of the maps to physical 3D interactive representations using techniques such as 3D printing and mixed reality interaction. In this thesis, we undertake the task of designing collaborative spatial interaction techniques for physical representation of maps. We designed interfaces for the following application scenarios: collaborative terrain navigation, petroleum-well planning, and remote unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control. We present our research, encompassing three prototypes we designed and implemented: Shvil, an augmented reality interface for collaborative terrain navigation; PlanWell, a spatial user interface for collaborative petroleum well planning; and Flying Frustum, a spatial interface for enhancing human-UAV awareness.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MSc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Computer Science

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Graduate Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Nittala, Aditya Shekhar

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Sousa, Prof. Mario Costa
• Sharlin, Prof. Ehud

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Sousa, Prof. Mario Costa
• Sharlin, Prof. Ehud
• Takashima, Prof. Kazuki
• Viczko, Prof. April A.

• Computer Science

Statement dc:rights

• University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/27779

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ucalgary.scholaris.ca:11023/2802