Interactive Museum Display for Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area

Project number: 
22099
Sponsor: 
UA Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
Academic year: 
2021-2022
The team designed a special exhibit for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. The interactive topographic display of the lower basin of the Colorado River includes a map with notable landmarks, various facts about the river and audio recordings that can be played.

Visitors can tap a spot on the 32-inch touch screen to display its corresponding information, while LED lights and 3D figures emphasize the specific location on a physical map. The interior of the system includes a Raspberry Pi, wiring and circuitry, and programming to ensure the display runs smoothly.

The new exhibit has drawn more people to the area and spurred an influx of business. By attracting both tourists and Yuma locals, the exhibit is educating broader audiences about the ecosystem of the Colorado River and what needs to be done to preserve it.

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