The Pokemon game has become a new trend by breaking down the download records as of the day it was released. Pokemon game, which brings great sound, this time comes as a science project.
Pokemon game contributes to knowledge
Pokemon Go has gathered attention with the feature that the user takes action. For example; If you want to catch a pokemon in your game, it would make your job easier to go to the edge of the water. This game, which also used GPS data, was inspired by scientists and started to be used for the research project.
Some hydrologists from Colorada started a research project named Stream Tracker. Scientists using the players' GPS data gather information about the dryness and activity status of small rivers and the waterways that feed them.
The satellites observing our earth are telling us about great rivers and streams, but not enough in the small water areas. Using the rating data, you can learn about the dryness and activity status of smaller water areas.
The researchers work with a total of 80 volunteer actors in Colorado, Utah, Ohio and Arizona. But they also say they accept more volunteers to expand their research.
What do you think about the informed contribution of the games?