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ECHO is a learning
organization which means we are always looking for innovative ways to present
information to our guests. Most recently we've been fine-tuning and
prototyping a 3D project* that will give guests a highly interactive way
to engage in learning about the Lake Champlain Basin.
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Nina Ridhibhinyo leads a 3D tour of the
Lake Champlain Basin.
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In April, we welcomed
over 300 guests to take part in a preview of the new 3D guided tour of parts of
the Lake Champlain Basin and it was a blast! Nina Ridhibhinyo, ECHO’s group
programs manager, guided these eager participants through space and time as
part of a 25 minute 3D presentation on the history of dam development and
flooding on the Winooski River. They explored Vermont's wetlands and flood
zones, delved into the historic floods of 1927 and 2011, and visited mills as
well as hydroelectric and flood control dams throughout Vermont. After the
presentation, visitors shared their thoughts about the prototype program by
either completing a survey or by chatting with one of our project team
members.
This 3D visualization
tool provides a powerful way for our visitors to explore the geography of the
Lake Champlain Basin as part of an immersive 3D experience. By layering aerial imagery and geographic data
on top of a digital model, ECHO guests can soar over the mountains, above the streams, and
through the valleys of the Basin.
We still have work to
do as we incorporate visitor feedback into the program and put finishing
touches on this massive project. This project and process reminds us of the
importance of partnerships and creative collaborations that allow our
relatively small lake aquarium and science center to bring this type of such
state-of-the-art technology to our region. Just a few years ago ECHO could not
have imagined using 3D technology to develop awareness and stewardship of
freshwater ecosystems. With the support of the LakeViz3D project,
a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, we now plan to roll out new 3D
public and school programs this fall and winter.
Photo Credit: ©
Audience Viewpoints Consulting
