Easy digitalization and representation of three-dimensional maps

Year: 2003 Authors: Javier Bilbao Landatxe; Jorge Lázaro Domínguez

Core claim

A two-program workflow can turn 2D map images into usable 3D terrain representations with a practical balance between speed and resolution.

Topics

cartographic digitization, 3D terrain visualization, image processing, GIS, map legends

Domains

computational geometry, image analysis, data modeling, information visualization, cartography, graphic design

Methods

manual digitization, automatic digitization, color comparison, triangular mesh

Media

scanned maps, isolines, color-coded maps, Visual Basic

Source status

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