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The Drift Table


The Drift Table allows people to float slowly over the British landscape from the comfort of their own home. The weight of objects placed on the table controls the slow scroll of aerial photographs displayed on a central view-port. Adding weight causes the table to speed up and 'descend' towards the landscape below. Progress is slow - travelling from London to Devon may take days.
 
 

People may use the table to explore the country, to travel to see a friend’s house, to revisit locations, to explore questions about geography, or to simply watch the world go by.

The Drift Table has a circular porthole to a screen that shows aerial photography that 'drifts' according to the distribution of weight on the table. The current 'location' of the table is shown on a small screen on its side, and an electronic compass aligns the photography with 'true' north. Almost a terabyte of aerial photography of England and Wales, donated by GetMapping.com, is available for viewing.

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