The Mitlenatch Island Visualization research project explores the use of realistic visualizations as tools for climate change adaptation planning, environmental management, and other activities related to protecting ecological, social, and cultural values in protected areas. The project develops an interactive visualization of Mitlenatch Island, a island park located near Campbell River, British Columbia, and it tests the tool through workshops with stakeholders and community members. Below is a demonstration video of the visualization.
Access the desktop application of the visualization using the links below. Both Windows and MacOS versions are available. When downloading the application, you will see a zipped package in your downloads folder. First, unzip the package, and then open the application file inside the unzipped folder (for the Windows version, the file is "MiltenatchIslandVisualization.exe").
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To try the online version, wait for the visualization to load, and then click the visualization window below to begin using the key commands. The visualization is best viewed using Google Chrome. Key commands for navigating and using the features of the visualization are as follows:
- Arrow and WSAD keys - move forward and backward, and turn left and right
- Move mouse - look around
- Left & right mouse buttons, and QE keys - raise and lower camera
- M - switch to map view
- T - change tide (low, high, and RCP4.5 & RCP8.5 sea level rise scenarios)
- U - show uncertainty for sea level rise projections (high range)
- V - change terrain maps
- B - switch to blackberry burning terrain maps
- Enter - open/close instructions
- R - restart visualization
This project builds upon previous visualization work, such as the Sidney Spit Visualization project. Sidney Spit is park located on the northern portion of Sidney Island (near Sidney, British Columbia) and is part of the Gulf Island National Park Reserve. The demonstration video shows a user walk through the virtual environment.
The Sidney Spit Interactive Visualization can be downloaded through the links below. There are four versions of the visualization: (1) a high resolution version for Windows, (2) low resolution version for Windows, (3) a high resolution version for Mac, and (4) low resolution version for Mac. If the high resolution versions do not run well on your computer (i.e., slow and lags too much), try downloading and running a low resolution version. The buttons download zipped packages (e.g., SSV-HR.zip, SSV-LR.zip). Unzip the package and open up the application within the folder to begin exploring the Sidney Spit Interactive Visualization!
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The project received funding from the BC Parks Living Lab for Climate Change and Conservation program.