Globe 4D: Projection-based time-lapse globe
From the Globe 4D site:
Concept
Globe4D is an interactive installation that consists of a physical
sphere whereupon three dimensional images are projected. The projection
can be controlled by the user.
Unlike conventional globes, Globe4D shows dynamic images which can be viewed from all angles. This is a new way of displaying and interacting with geographical data over time.
Interaction
The user can interact with the globe in two ways. First: rotation of
the sphere itself. Second: turning a ring around the sphere.
By rotating the sphere the projected image rotates along with the input movement. Turning the ring controls time as the 4th dimension of the globe.
In our installation the user experiences a time-shift of more than 750.000.000 years. You can perfectly see the continental drift during this time-travel!
Of course Globe4D limitation boundaries are not fixed to the earth alone. Live weather images and daylight changes can be projected on the globe as well as climate changes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
You can even think of going to the middle of the earth by zooming in on its crust peeling of the earth as if it is an onion.
Of course Globe4D is not limited to the earth alone. The moon, the
sun, mars and any other spherical object can be projected as well.
For some reason, I can't link to the video through YouTube. Follow the jump to see Globe4D in action.
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