Digital or ‘Augmented’ Place (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Augmented place definition
Augmented place definition
Real physical location enhanced by digital technology
Virtual vs augmented places
Virtual vs augmented places
Virtual: only online; Augmented: real place + digital layers
Examples of virtual places
Examples of virtual places
Second Life and Fortnite
GPS-enabled devices impact
GPS-enabled devices impact
Revolutionised place experience; made places 'layered'
Layering concept in place
Layering concept in place
Like stacked sheets: physical base + digital info layers on top
GIS full form
GIS full form
Geographical Information Systems
GIS definition
GIS definition
Software to collect, analyse & visualise location-based data
Retail businesses use GIS for
Retail businesses use GIS for
Map shopping habits, identify customers, plan store locations
Police use GIS for
Police use GIS for
Analyse crime patterns & locations, identify hotspots
Politicians use GIS for
Politicians use GIS for
Understand geographical distribution of voters