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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Make a Google Earth Tour
Click here to share your tour. (Also, add a link to your blog)
Make a Google Earth Tour with at Least 4 Parts
* The first part should show the location by "flying" from Okayama to the location.
* Show the local area ("bird's eye view")
* Show the area close up from several angles.
-press "ctrl" and spin the wheel on the mouse.
-press "shift" and spin the wheel on the mouse.
* Add at least one photo of the area (copy photo URL - right-click on a photo to copy)
* Add written descriptions (from your blog) for each photo.
* If possible, add street view image. (drag the man to a road)
* Steps
1. Download Google Earth
- Search Google Earth
- Click download, but you must click "advanced search" and unclick the middle two buttons.
2. Make your tour spots (目印を作成 - see above)
3. Record your tour
- click the camera button on the top
- click the red record button on the bottom to start recording
- go through the spots (click the info you saved on the left > click the blue link to show the description you wrote > close the pop-up window > click on the next spot's info)
- click the red record button to stop
- click the save button (the disc icon)
4. Save the tour to your computer
- Make sure you are logged in
- Right click on your tour > save to computer
5. Share here
(Google Earth Community › Members' Open Area › Experimental and Temporary > Okadai Students' Tours)
- Click Reply > Write your student ID, paste the info you wrote from your blog, and upload your file (kmz)
Make a Google Earth Tour with at Least 4 Parts
* The first part should show the location by "flying" from Okayama to the location.
* Show the local area ("bird's eye view")
* Show the area close up from several angles.
-press "ctrl" and spin the wheel on the mouse.
-press "shift" and spin the wheel on the mouse.
* Add at least one photo of the area (copy photo URL - right-click on a photo to copy)
* Add written descriptions (from your blog) for each photo.
* If possible, add street view image. (drag the man to a road)
* Steps
1. Download Google Earth
- Search Google Earth
- Click download, but you must click "advanced search" and unclick the middle two buttons.
2. Make your tour spots (目印を作成 - see above)
3. Record your tour
- click the camera button on the top
- click the red record button on the bottom to start recording
- go through the spots (click the info you saved on the left > click the blue link to show the description you wrote > close the pop-up window > click on the next spot's info)
- click the red record button to stop
- click the save button (the disc icon)
4. Save the tour to your computer
- Make sure you are logged in
- Right click on your tour > save to computer
5. Share here
(Google Earth Community › Members' Open Area › Experimental and Temporary > Okadai Students' Tours)
- Click Reply > Write your student ID, paste the info you wrote from your blog, and upload your file (kmz)
Friday, December 12, 2014
Shimanami Cycling Route (Project example)
project description here
Background Information
The Shimanami Cycling Route mostly follows the Nishiseto Expressway from Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari in Ehime. The route is about 70 kilometers in total and includes 6 bridges and bike routes along 6 islands. Before passengers and drivers could only access the island by ferries, so the project helped locals and also attracted tourists.
Construction, design, engineering
The route includes 6 major bridges. The Tatara Bridge is one impressive example (see photo below, left with my family). It is a cable-stayed bridge, so a large anchorage was needed. The steel towers, shaped liked the letter "Y" inverted, are each 220 meters. The center span is nearly 900 meters. Construction took 6 years and was free of accidents. Other bridges are suspension bridges (right).
While the bridges are along the expressway and separated from traffic, around the islands the route is just a blue marked lines along the local roads (below right - with friends). Linking the bridges and local roads are impressive curved ramps (below left). They are supported by steel and concrete pillars. The ramps and bridges offer spectacular views of the Seto Sea and island. The whole line opened in 1999.
Sources
- CNN
- Onomichi City www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp
- Wikipedia (English)
Background Information
The Shimanami Cycling Route mostly follows the Nishiseto Expressway from Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari in Ehime. The route is about 70 kilometers in total and includes 6 bridges and bike routes along 6 islands. Before passengers and drivers could only access the island by ferries, so the project helped locals and also attracted tourists.
Construction, design, engineering
The route includes 6 major bridges. The Tatara Bridge is one impressive example (see photo below, left with my family). It is a cable-stayed bridge, so a large anchorage was needed. The steel towers, shaped liked the letter "Y" inverted, are each 220 meters. The center span is nearly 900 meters. Construction took 6 years and was free of accidents. Other bridges are suspension bridges (right).
While the bridges are along the expressway and separated from traffic, around the islands the route is just a blue marked lines along the local roads (below right - with friends). Linking the bridges and local roads are impressive curved ramps (below left). They are supported by steel and concrete pillars. The ramps and bridges offer spectacular views of the Seto Sea and island. The whole line opened in 1999.
Current and Future Use
Thousands of cyclists from around Japan and even the world, come to cycle the route. Tourism is increasing in the two cities because of the popularity with cyclists. A major bicycle-themed hotel, with shops, and fine restaurants was opened in a former port-side dock building in Onomichi to further capitalize on the route's popularity. With international press and such tourist infrastructure growing, more and more tourists are expected.
Sources
- CNN
- Onomichi City www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp
- Wikipedia (English)
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Design a bridge!
You will design and test a bridge using the game Cargo Bridge II.
1. Go to Cargo Bridge II
2. The first few 4 projects are your training. Experiment with different bridge structures. Here is a list of different bridge types.
3. The fifth project is your big project! You need to transport the elephant 3 times across the bridge to test its strength and durability. If you fail, try again.
4. Describe your project on Google Docs. Group A Group B Group C Group D
1. Go to Cargo Bridge II
2. The first few 4 projects are your training. Experiment with different bridge structures. Here is a list of different bridge types.
3. The fifth project is your big project! You need to transport the elephant 3 times across the bridge to test its strength and durability. If you fail, try again.
4. Describe your project on Google Docs. Group A Group B Group C Group D
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