Tuvalu Visualization Project

Abstract

"Tuvalu Visualization Project" is an artistic visualization using Google Earth. This project is composed of two elements: Visualization and communication system "Build the Future with 10,000 Tuvaluan" for NPO Tuvalu Overview, and "Tuvalu Mapping" that is constructed of 3300 photographs. The purpose of this project is disclosing actual information about "People" and "Scenery" in Tuvalu to the world. It is said that global warming is exposing Tuvalu to the sea level rising. However, we suppose that it is important to understand not only the problem of global warming, but also the real situation of Tuvalu. The Internet is an effective tool for collecting information, but before it was difficult to obtain information of the real situation of Tuvalu on the Internet. Therefore, we produced this project to present the realities of "People" and "Scenery" of Tuvalu, to increase interest in Tuvalu, and to receive feedback from all over the world.