A case study on RTLS deployment for the implementation of accessible cultural heritage experiences

Many studies have been carried out to measure the effectiveness of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Beacons, and GPS for the purposes of deploying Real-time Localisation Systems (RTLS) for user interactions in Museums and other public areas. However, rural areas are often neglected from these studies. This study looks to investigate the effectiveness of these three technologies for the purposes of developing a modular, robust, scalable Real-Time Localization System for facilitating accessible interactive Cultural Heritage (CH) experiences, particularly in rural areas. Recommendations are made as to how government bodies might best support accessible technology for CH applications going forward.