Themistoklis Koutsouris, "Visualization of nature observations", Diploma Work, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025
https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.103194
Natural parks are an essential part of our environment and provide unique opportunities for people to connect with nature. However, visitors to these parks often struggle to navigate the complex terrain and understand the natural surroundings. To enhance visitors' experienceand encourage a deeper appreciation of nature, there is a need for interactive and informative tools that can assist visitors in navigating the park and learning about its unique features.This thesis presents the design and implementation of a web-based platform that addresses these challenges at the Technical University of Crete Natural Park. The platform combines real-time location sharing, user-generated content, educational activities, and interactivemapping to create a comprehensive digital companion for park visitors. Built using modern web technologies including TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Redis, the platform demonstrates how contemporary software architecture can enhance environmental education and park exploration.