Publication Date:
2019-01-21
Description:
To communicate the importance of knowing the risk of non-structural
damage caused by earthquakes, we developed applications based on Augmented
Reality (AR) features. These applications run on mobile devices, such as tablets and
smartphones, by using their video camera and other on-board sensors, such as GPS,
accelerometer, and gyrocompass, from which AR users do take advantage. Combined
with a specifically designed exhibit, our AR applications can contribute to
increase the common awareness on seismic risk, providing useful information on
how to have safer homes in case of an earthquake. Building codes do not take into
account non-structural elements, leaving communities at risk of injuries, blocking
escapes and even causing deaths. In this framework, the personal preparedness is of
paramount importance. The development of our AR applications is supported by the
European project KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through
non-structural elements).
Description:
Published
Description:
485-492
Description:
2TM. Divulgazione Scientifica
Keywords:
seismic hazard
;
augmented reality
;
04.06. Seismology
Repository Name:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
Type:
book chapter
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