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Author: Jonathan Raper
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 1989-07-05
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780850667769
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a survey of the approaches used and the problems encountered in the model of real geophysical data.
Author: Jonathan Raper
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2020-07-24
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1000162915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a survey of the approaches used and the problems encountered in the model of real geophysical data.
Author: Alias Abdul-Rahman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-09-23
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 3540741674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers fundamental aspects of spatial data modelling specifically on the aspect of three-dimensional (3D) modelling and structuring. Realisation of "true" 3D GIS spatial system needs a lot of effort, and the process is taking place in various research centres and universities in some countries. The development of spatial data modelling for 3D objects is the focus of this book.
Author: A.K. Turner
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 446
ISBN-13: 9401125562
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA. K. TURNER Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado 80401 USA Geology deals with three-dimensional data. Geoscientists are concerned with three dimensional spatial observations, measurements, and explanations of a great variety of phenomena. The representation of three-dimensional data has always been a problem. Prior to computers, graphical displays involved specialized maps, cross-sections, fence diagrams, and geometrical constructions such as stereonets. All were designed to portray three-dimensional relationships on two-dimensional paper products, and all were time consuming to develop. Until recently, computers were of little assistance to three-dimensional data handling and representation problems. Memory was too expensive to handle the huge amounts of data required by three-dimensional assessments; computational speeds were too slow to perform the necessary calculations within a reasonable time; and graphical displays had too Iowa resolution or were much too expensive to produce useful visualizations. Much experience was gained with two-dimensional geographic information systems (GIS), which were applied to many land-use management and resource assessment problems. The two-dimensional GIS field matured rapidly in the late 1980's and became widely accepted. The advent of the modern computer workstation, with its enhanced memory and graphical capabilities at ever more affordable prices, has largely overcome these earlier constraints.
Author: Thomas H. Kolbe
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2011-03-23
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 3642126707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the last decade developments in 3D Geoinformation have made substantial progress. We are about to have a more complete spatial model and understanding of our planet in different scales. Hence, various communities and cities offer 3D landscape and city models as valuable source and instrument for sustainable management of rural and urban resources. Also municipal utilities, real estate companies etc. benefit from recent developments related to 3D applications. To meet the challenges due to the newest changes academics and practitioners met at the 5th International Workshop on 3D Geoinformation in order to present recent developments and to discuss future trends. This book comprises a selection of evaluated, high quality papers that were presented at this workshop in November 2010. The topics focus explicitly on the last achievements (methods, algorithms, models, systems) with respect to 3D geo-information requirements. The book is aimed at decision makers and experts as well at students interested in the 3D component of geographical information science including GI engineers, computer scientists, photogrammetrists, land surveyors, urban planners, and mapping specialists.
Author: Ramesh Arumbuliyur-Comondoor
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDecision-making in the real world involves analyses of spatial components and their associated attributes. Geographers developed various tools in the past years to model reality. Maps, two-dimensional Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and 2.5-Dimensional Geographical Information Systems modeled the three-dimensional real world in fewer dimensions, and hence the visualization produced by these was not easily comprehensible to the human brain. The limitations were due to the limited processing power of the computers available at that time and unavailability of the data structures to model three dimensions. Over the years, with the advancement of computer technology in the field of visualization, GIS technology has moved towards the development of a three-dimensional visualization of the spatial data. This thesis attempts to develop a low-end three-dimensional Geographical Information System for as-built road-side features using Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). A portion of US Highway 30 was taken as the study area. The highway was constructed in the three-dimensional model using the road centerline data, and most of the roadside features were also created. The data collection was done using videologging methodology and data extraction used photogrammetric techniques.
Author: Sisi Zlatanova
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2005-10-14
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 1000654273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLarge-Scale 3D Data Integration: Challenges and Opportunities examines the fundamental aspects of 3D geo-information, focusing on the latest developments in 3D GIS (geographic information) and AEC (architecture, engineering, construction) systems. This book addresses policy makers, designers and engineers, and individuals that need to overco
Author: Heather Kennedy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2010-12-17
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 1118059867
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRender three-dimensional data and maps with ease. Written as a self-study workbook, Introduction to 3D Data demystifies the sometimes confusing controls and procedures required for 3D modeling using software packages such as ArcGIS 3D Analyst and Google Earth. Going beyond the manual that comes with the software, this profusely illustrated guide explains how to use ESRI’s ArcGIS 3D Analyst to model and analyze three-dimensional geographical surfaces, create 3D data, and produce displays ranging from topographically realistic maps to 3D scenes and spherical earth-like views. The engagingly user-friendly instruction: • Walks you through basic concepts of 3D data, progressing to more advanced techniques such as calculating surface area and volume • Introduces you to two major software packages: ArcGIS 3D Analyst (including ArcScene and ArcGlobe) and Google Earth • Reinforces your understanding through in-depth discussions with over thirty hands-on exercises and tutorial datasets on the support website at www.wiley/college/kennedy • Helps you apply the theory with real-world applications Whether you’re a student or professional in geology, landscape architecture, transportation system planning, hydrology, or a related field, Introduction to 3D Data will quickly turn you into a power user of 3D GIS.
Author: Alias Abdul-Rahman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-12-31
Total Pages: 753
ISBN-13: 3540369988
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers various aspects of spatial data modelling specifically regarding three-dimensional (3D) modelling and structuring. The realization of "true" 3D geoinformation spatial systems requires a high input, and the developmental process is taking place in various research centers and universities around the globe. The development of such systems and solutions, including the modelling theories are presented in this book.
Author: Manfred Buchroithner
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-01-03
Total Pages: 505
ISBN-13: 3642122728
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs corroborated by the never-sagging and even increasing interest within the last decade, the intuitive attraction of "True 3D" in geodata presentation is well worth covering its current status and recent developments in a compendium like the present one. It covers most aspects of (auto-) stereoscopic representation techniques of both topographic and thematic geodata, be they haptic or not. Theory is treated as well as are many fields of concrete applications. Displays for big audiences and special single-user applications are presented, well-established technologies like classical manual fabrication of landscape reliefs contrast with cutting-edge developments
