OSU 360 : developing a virtual tour mapping infrastructure for Oregon State University

Abstract

Details the development of the OSU 360 virtual tour system (www.oregonstate.edu/osu360) from May 2008 to May 2009. OSU 360 is a collaboration between the Department of Geosciences, University Housing and Dining Services, Central Web Services, Web Communications, and Admissions/Enrollment. This article details the project development from determining goals, distinguishing locations, developing location photography and details, database development, and finally web publishing. Nearly 160 locations are included with future plans for extension of available locations, available campuses, and content for each location as multimedia allows. Details are presented by the project lead, Scott Waggoner, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science within the Geography Program.