Interactive Animated Projected Elk Map and Terrain Model

Elk Map ExhibitInteractive Animated Projected Elk Map and Terrain Model

Alex Tait atait@ngs.org

@taitmaps.com

Purpose• Engage and educate users: autoplay

animation and interactive control

• Show elk migration

• Relate migration to landscape

• Provide the user tools to explore the map and answer questions of where, when, why

Team• International Mapping

• Split Rock Studio

• Buffalo Bill Center for the West

• Arthur Middleton + other wildlife researchers

• University of Oregon Info-Graphics Lab

• National Geographic Society

Components

model

iPad controller

projected maps

Biggest Challenges• Animating the elk migration

• Effective interactive design for a map on public display and a 1–3 minute user

The Model

2x vertical exaggeration 72 hours CNC cutting time

300 pounds with frame

The Projected Maps

Challenge 1: Animated Elk

Challenge 2: The Controller

Keeping it Simple

Map-Model in Use

Elk Map ExhibitGo to NGS or Buffalo Bill Center for the West in Cody, WY to see it!

Alex Tait atait@ngs.org

@taitmaps.com