Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning: Technology and Applications
β Scribed by Ian D. Bishop, Eckart Lange
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 310
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This major reference presents the challenges, issues and directions of computer-based visualization of the natural and built environment and the role of such visualization in landscape and environmental planning. It offers a uniquely systematic approach to the potential of visualization and the writers are acknowledged experts in their field of specialization. Case studies are presented to illustrate many aspects of landscape management including forestry, agriculture, ecology, mining and urban development.
β¦ Table of Contents
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
Foreword......Page 9
Contributors......Page 12
Acknowledgements......Page 17
Part I Understanding visualization......Page 21
1 Communication, perception and visualization......Page 22
2 Visualization classified......Page 40
3 Data sources for three-dimensional models......Page 53
4 Visualization technology......Page 67
5 Validity, reliability and ethics in visualization......Page 92
Part 2 Applications......Page 112
6 Applications in the forest landscape......Page 113
7 Applications in the agricultural landscape......Page 140
8 Applications in energy, industry and infrastructure......Page 165
9 Applications in the urban landscape......Page 210
Part 3 Prospects......Page 237
10 Visualization prospects......Page 238
References......Page 277
Index......Page 301
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