Maps and Virtual Spaces (Blog 6)

 Chapters 8 and 9 discussed virtual maps, 3d models, and virtual tourism.

Virtual maps are exactly what they sound like. Maps that show information on a variety of topics. Though they are most useful in politics and social work. What these maps do that separate themselves is they have navigation tools, easy readability, accessibility, narration, and analyzing complex data. Keeping these maps simple but with legends and shortcuts are ways that these maps stay relevant and useful in today's world.

The other section was about 3D models. These models are a useful tool that can be used with all sectors of the work world. What these models do is they take an image and recreate it. These images can be manipulated in engine as well. Turned around, moved side to side. They can be very helpful when studying an object that isn't accessible for one reason or another. Although these models can be very useful, they also come with some draw backs. Scale is a major issue with thee models. These images may not always be scaled perfectly and may appear larger or smaller than intended.

Virtual tourism can be useful in many ways. Studying a place without the need for travel, ease of use, moving around where you need and when you need, no crowds, and ability to study an area as long as you need. Also how you can go anywhere without travel restrictions. Where these virtual tours suffer are with the physical aspect and the ability to not be able to touch, and really see your surroundings. Even though these tours are good, the physical aspect of real world tours are important.