Each fiber optic cable represents a pixel with about 1.5 mm in diameter. For experiencing the “spirit” of Amadeus Germany the world map was divided into 16 climate zones and visualized on the globe. Additionally over 300 destinations (flashing points) are displayed. If one touches a destination on the globe the whole foyer changes dynamically its illumination according to the corresponding climate zone color (e.g. by selecting a destination in the polar region the foyer illuminates in “cool” blue/cyan colors). The interaction between user (hand movement) and globe is controlled video cameras and image recognition. Not via touch screen, as one may assume (such spherical touch screens are not available, yet).
- Andreas Riedl, Department of Geography and Regional Research, Cartography and Geoinformation, University of Vienna
