Virtual 3d Mapping and Analysis Using Remote Sensing Data and Photographs
With the rapid growth of urbanization, visualization in the three-dimensional aspect is getting more importance nowadays. 3D modeling and visualization techniques help in decision making process to understand the third dimensional features in cities. Planners, urban designers, landscape architects and other planning professionals use computerized vi-sualization techniques to encourage the participation of public in urban planning. Aerial and Satellite images can be used to generate 3D models, but they cannot give a realistic feel due to the absence of texture information. The objective of this study is to build a 3D model along with texture information using currently available software tools and to make it freely viewable for the public. High resolution satellite data are useful for 3D mapping and analysis. In the current study, field photographs and satellite images are used to create 3D database of few iconic buildings in Bangalore city. Satellite images are used to identify the georeferenced footprint of the buildings or features. The designing and creation of 3D database is carried out using Sketchup software tools. Texture information is added from the photographs to get a realistic feel of the 3D building. The 3D features are visualized in Arcscene using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and orthorectified high resolution Satellite data. Further, techniques have been employed to generate a 3D cadastre prototype for visualization of vertical growth of buildings. Line of sight and shadow analysis was carried out using the 3D model analyst toolbar in Arcscene for understanding the potential of this technology for locating security cameras.
TRANSFORMING 2D CADASTRAL DATA INTO A DYNAMIC SMART 3D MODEL
Abstract. 3D property registration has become an imperative need in order to optimally reflect all complex cases of the multilayer reality of property rights and restrictions, revealing their vertical component. This paper refers to the potentials and multiple applications of 3D cadastral systems and explores the current state-of-the art, especially the available software with which 3D visualization can be achieved. Within this context, the Hellenic Cadastre's current state is investigated, in particular its data modeling frame. Presenting the methodologies and specifications addressing the registration of 3D properties, the operating cadastral system's shortcomings and merits are pointed out. Nonetheless, current technological advances as well as the availability of sophisticated software packages (proprietary or open source) call for 3D modeling. In order to register and visualize the complex reality in 3D, Esri's CityEngine modeling software has been used, which is specialized in the generation of 3D urban environments, transforming 2D GIS Data into Smart 3D City Models. The application of the 3D model concerns the Campus of the National Technical University of Athens, in which a complex ownership status is established along with approved special zoning regulations. The 3D model was built using different parameters based on input data, derived from cadastral and urban planning datasets, as well as legal documents and architectural plans. The process resulted in a final 3D model, optimally describing the cadastral situation and built environment and proved to be a good practice example of 3D visualization.
‘There is no race so wretched that there is not something out there that cares for them’: Multiculturalism, understanding, empathy and prejudice in Discworld
Multiculturalism is at the heart of Mel Gibson’s chapter. Arguing that stories situated in Ankh-Morpork, Discworld’s major capital and the focal point of many Discworld stories, in particular deal with the opportunities, problems and, sometimes, sheer craziness associated with multi- and cross-cultural debates and realities, Gibson draws on European models of multiculturalism. She analyses how, alongside debating the nature of prejudice and oppression, the City Watch stories in particular explore ways in which a multicultural space may work.