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Dynamic Optimization Modeling of Smart Tourism Information System Using VRGIS in Big Data Environment.
Anfeng Xu1,2, Wenjun Zeng1
1Economics and Management School of Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China.
This study introduces an intelligent tourism system using Virtual Reality Geographic Information Systems (VRGIS) for enhanced resource management and user experience. The system offers practical mobile services, overcoming limitations of traditional geographic information systems.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Geographic Information Science
- Tourism Management
Background:
- Modern information technology drives intelligent tourism informatization.
- Virtual Reality Geographic Information Systems (VRGIS) are advancing tourism resource management.
- Conventional geographic information systems face challenges like network dependency and operational complexity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze recent developments in VRGIS for tourism resource research.
- To implement an intelligent, mobile tourism service system using VRGIS.
- To enhance tourist experience through practical and intelligent services.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing VRGIS for tourism resource categorization, assessment, planning, and management.
- Developing a mobile, computerized system with features like 3D mapping, environment detection, and trajectory tracking.
- Revising software architecture to eliminate network restrictions and employing virtual reality peripherals.
- Rebuilding system modeling with the TIN data model and model simplification.
Main Results:
- The implemented system provides an immersive sense of the surrounding landscape for visitors.
- Features include 3D mapping, environment detection, personal trajectory tracking, and social media sharing (Weibo).
- Experimental results demonstrate improved refresh rates and peripheral expansion modules.
- Enhanced user experience through a more convenient and practical mobile tourism service.
Conclusions:
- The developed VRGIS-based system effectively addresses limitations of traditional GIS in tourism.
- The system offers intelligent and practical services, improving the overall tourist experience.
- Advancements in VRGIS and system architecture contribute to the trend of intelligent tourism informatization.
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