Martin Beer

Renewable energy sources as an attractive element of industrial tourism

This paper deals with the overview of the interaction of tourism and renewable energy sources, and evaluates their potential regarding tourism industry as well as in terms of increasing of tourism attractiveness in the selected area. Renewable energy sources can be considered an attractive element within the industrial tourism and, in some cases, can increase the number of visitors to the area, mainly due to its modern design, proportions, eco-image and, in certain regions, due to its uniqueness. In analysis, interactions of renewable energy and tourism were classified into four categories. The analysis showed that the touristic subjects connected to the sensitively selected and located type of renewable energy source could have significant numbers of visitors in tens of thousands. According to results of the analysis, the highest number of visitors reached the visitor centres next to geothermal power plants and wind parks, which can be explained by their unique visual aspects. The paper also analysed the possible impact of the renewable energy infrastructure on tourists, when available studies indicate the minimal impact of installation if the power plants are sensibly placed in the country regarding location or distance from considered subject.

Example of creating time-lapse videoclips for education in obtaining earth resources

The use of information and communication technology in the educational process is extensive, which largely increases the value and the form of obtained knowledge and information. This paper describes the methodology of creating time-lapse videoclips using advanced ICT for educational purposes in obtaining earth resources. Used methods, equipments and software are widely available and can be used in different areas of teaching, where is difficult to transfer real world objects and process into a presentable way for the purposes of education. The proposed methods and procedures represent a unique way of visualizing surface mining operations and the outcome can be used directly in the educational process, or by e-learning.