A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 219

A VerySpatial Podcast

Shownotes – Episode 219

September 27, 2009

Main Topic: Our conversation on Augmented Reality

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Music

News

• Google Earth climate change layers for COP15
• There’s water on the Moon
• “Driver Dave” helps Omaha 4th graders learn about Geography
• Software
• —Micello iPhone app – “Google Maps of indoor spaces”?
• —ENVI EX now shipping
• —Accuterra now live
• —Picasa 3.5 includes Google Maps integration and name tagging

Web Corner

• RezEd – the Hub for Learning and Virtual Worlds

Main topic

• This week we sit down and offer some of our thoughts on Augmented Reality – Is it the next big thing? What is it all about? What are the challenges in implementing Augmented Reality?

Tip of the Week

• Use Google StreetView photos as textures in SketchUp

Events

• Wherecamp Portland: 2-3 Oct, Portland, Oregon
• Geomatics 09: 21-22 October, Montreal, Quebec
• Wherecamp Montreal: 23 Oct, Montreal, Quebec
• GIScience 2010: 14-17 September, Zurich

This week A Very Spatial Podcast is sponsored by ESRI.

ESRI StreetMap Premium is now available with Tele Atlas data. This enhanced street database works with ESRI’s ArcGIS software to provide optimal geocoding, routing, and high-quality map display. For more information on StreetMap Premium, visit www.esri.com/streetmap.