This project aims to acquire geospatially corrected photogrammetric data using a combination of low cost tools such a UAVs and smart phones. These data will be processed using well-developed photogrammetry workflows (e.g. Lim et
al., 2020) and be imported to Unity, an Open Source gaming engine, in which a student can navigate across the environment and record/read real geographic measurements (length and thickness of units, strike and dip, orientation, stratigraphic log and core samples). On a broader scale, this project will act as a pilot for a longer term aim where a catalogue of Irish and internationally recognised virtual fieldtrips will be made to support geoscience teaching in Ireland and abroad.
Lead Applicant: Dr Aaron Lim
Scholar: Irene Loriga
Host: University College Cork