VIRTUAL ORIENTATION
GALLERY (VOG) |
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Introduction |
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The Virtual Orientation Gallery (VOG) is a creative achievement of PMNH in the field of information technology and consists of informative software on the Natural History of Pakistan. VOG runs on a network of computer systems located in the PMNH Display Centre using touch screen systems for an interactive learning experience. It is an important project of Pakistan Museum of Natural History, based on informal education regarding the natural history of Pakistan. VOG aims at providing interactive electronic based information kiosk for students and general public on the natural resources i.e. flora, fauna, minerals and fossils. VOG complements the existing information and awareness related activities and features of PMNH including dioramas in various galleries, film shows, posters, brochures, workshops, seminars and lectures. |
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WHAT
VOG OFFERS TO VISITORS? |
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There are four main
components of VOG application. All the components are available in bilengual format (both English and
Urdu), for the convenience of users: |
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About PMNH
(Urdu/English): This section provides a summary of the various
functions and activities of PMNH scientists/staff. The visitors can get complete information about PMNH by
touching “About PMNH” icon on the screen.
Information regarding the establishment of PMNH , it's
location, Zoological Sciences Division, Botanical
Sciences Division, Earth Sciences Division, Public
Services Division, scientists/staff of various
divisions, their research and other activities are
provided to the user.
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Virtual Tour
(Urdu/English): Visitors
can take a virtual tour of the different galleries of
PMNH for a virtual orientation of the museum. The visitors get an
idea about location of the exhibits in various galleries of the
Museum by touching “Virtual Tour” icon. These galleries include Paleo Gallery, Eco
Gallery, Gemstone Gallery, Biodiversity Gallery and
Tethy’s Gallery. This animated virtual tour also
helps in locating the various sections of the museum.
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World of Natural
History (English):
The visitors can access the information about
the natural wealth of Pakistan including plants,
animals, birds, minerals, gemstones, fossils and
rocks by touching the icon “World of Natural History”. This information is in the form of text,
photographs, movies and sounds. Data of approximately
3,000 natural history specimens is available. The database has been designed in such a
manner that additional information can be added in the
future as a continuous research project. This section
has information of interest for the general visitor
and technical information for children, students and
scientists.
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Pakistan Museum of Natural History.