GeoAR: a calibration method for Geographic-Aware Augmented Reality

The applicability of augmented reality (AR) as a tool for geospatial data analysis and urban environment interaction relies on developing robust and accurate systems capable of aligning the virtual reference frame with the geographic one. In this article, we introduce our work toward the conceptuali...

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Published in:International journal of geographical information science : IJGIS 2024-09, Vol.38 (9), p.1800-1826
Main Authors: Galvão, Marcelo L., Fogliaroni, Paolo, Giannopoulos, Ioannis, Navratil, Gerhard, Kattenbeck, Markus, Alinaghi, Negar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Augmented reality
Calibration
Data analysis
geographic information systems
Geographical coordinates
geovisualization
mixed-reality
Spatial data
Urban environments
Virtual reality
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Summary:The applicability of augmented reality (AR) as a tool for geospatial data analysis and urban environment interaction relies on developing robust and accurate systems capable of aligning the virtual reference frame with the geographic one. In this article, we introduce our work toward the conceptualization and realization of Geographic-Aware Augmented Reality (GeoAR), including an evaluated framework for the automatic registration of georeferenced AR content. The proposed framework uses a novel calibration method that enables highly accurate placement of augmentations at their assigned geographic coordinate. Moreover, it introduces four calibration approaches suitable for different user needs. The framework was evaluated to assess the robustness of the augmentation's positional accuracy in three areas with different environmental characteristics, using references up to 50 m away while the user moves around. The results demonstrate that this framework supports novel outdoor AR applications, extending the possibilities in research and urban applications.
ISSN:1365-8816
1362-3087
1365-8824
DOI:10.1080/13658816.2024.2355326