Why We Need AR: Visualizing Sea Level Rise
Why We Need AR:
Visualizing Sea Level Rise with FloodZone
Augmented reality (AR) has the power to immerse, educate, and inspire action. FloodZone, our innovative AR demo, offers an immersive experience that visualizes sea level rise with GPS accuracy and reliable data from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
Experiencing Climate Change Firsthand
FloodZone utilizes AR technology to immerse you in the reality of sea level rise. By witnessing virtual sea level rise at your precise GPS location, FloodZone delivers spatial storytelling that evokes an emotional and visceral connection. This immersive experience brings awareness to the true magnitude of environmental challenges that traditional 2D maps and charts often fail to convey.
Your Home, Your Future
FloodZone goes beyond traditional methods by directly bringing the effects of sea level rise to your doorstep. Through your phone or tablet, FloodZone's virtual waters progressively rise in your real-world surroundings, including your own home. This personalized impact assessment enables you to grasp the potential consequences of rising sea levels on your daily life, igniting inspiration for action and encouraging sustainable decision-making.
Traveling Through Time
FloodZone takes data exploration to a new level by offering interactive exploration of sea level rise. With FloodZone, you can toggle between key years (2000, 2040, 2060, and 2100) and experience the drastic changes in sea levels over time. This interactive feature empowers you to visualize the potential consequences of inaction or mitigation efforts. It serves as a powerful educational tool, deepening your understanding of the urgency to address climate change and stimulating discussions on sustainable solutions.
The Superiority of AR: Enhancing Climate Education
AR, exemplified by FloodZone, offers significant advantages over traditional 2D maps and charts in visualizing and understanding sea level rise. Its immersive nature, coupled with interactive exploration, establishes a profound visceral connection to the issue. By overlaying virtual elements onto the real world, AR enhances spatial context, enabling a better grasp of the magnitude and scale of rising waters.
FloodZone, Reality Lab's AR demo, provides a unique and powerful approach to perceiving and engaging with climate data, specifically sea level rise.
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