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SUMMARY:Improving Communication in Engineering Through Mixed Reality - Dr.
  Matthew Lato\, Senior Geotechnical Engineer\, BGC Engineering Inc.
DTSTART:20171025T130000Z
DTEND:20171025T140000Z
UID:TALK94042@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Geoff
DESCRIPTION:Communicating complex geological conditions and risks posed by
  geohazards\, such as those encountered in large civil engineering project
 s\, can lead to miscommunication\, and result in opinions formed and decis
 ions made on incorrect interpretations. Traditional means of communicating
  such scenarios involves 2-dimensional (2D) maps and drawings\; this is a 
 significant challenge when communicating complex 3-dimensional (3D) scenar
 ios. To address this challenge\, BGC Engineering is developing a solution\
 , utilizing Microsoft's Hololens technology\, that will enable everyone to
  understand applied earth science as immersive\, 3D landscapes. This has t
 he potential to transform how we communicate on a day-to-day basis.\n\nApp
 lied earth sciences deal with the world in three dimensions. But our indus
 try still communicates with stakeholders using 2D drawings on flat screens
 . This makes it difficult to show the scale and scope of a project. Our no
 vel solution combines geomatics data\, engineering design and real time co
 mputer graphics to visualize an immersive version of an engineered landsca
 pe. With this solution\, experts and non-technical stakeholders can visit 
 a digital version of their project site\, at any time\, past\, present\, o
 r future.\n\nThis open lecture by Dr. Matthew Lato\, senior geotechnical e
 ngineer at BGC\, will highlight the challenges of communicating complex en
 gineering and geoscience ideas with clarity. Real world applications so fa
 r have included global mining companies such as Rio Tinto Plc.  and Barric
 k Gold\, among others.  The lecture is open to all who are interested.\n
LOCATION: Cambridge University Engineering Department\, Lecture Room 1
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