PML Applications Ltd has developed the
capability to compile and present different geospatial datasets
aggregated as a single scene in 3D using Geovisonary software. This
allows for a seamless merge of different marine data sets (e.g.
bathymetry, environmental data such as temperature, salinity,
biotopes) together with coastal topography (e.g. LiDAR, SAR, aerial
photography and other data) into one high quality 3D model.
Applying state-of-the-art software Geovisionary, produced by
Virtalis, provides the ability to handle extremely large
topographic data sets efficiently, is closely integrated with
existing GIS systems and provides high quality visual rendering of
the 3D environment. Customers vary at the R&D and
commercialisation stage and cover a broad spectrum such as
consultancies, healthcare and pharmaceutical, marine and coastal
earth observation and environmental consultancy, government,
research councils and the shipping industry.
In addition, “man-made” objects can be
introduced into the model to, for instance, demonstrate a proposed
commercial development (e.g. a wind farm) or the introduction of a
environmental management feature (e.g. sea wall). Environmental
change can also be modelled into the 3D visualisation, such as
coastal erosion over time or flooding by rivers or coastal
inundation.
Environmental management and assessment 3D applications
include:
- Environmental impact assessment
- Technical design aid for
developments
- Flood risk assessment
- Coastal erosion assessment
- Environmental research
Key features - 3D visualisation
Highly realistic virtual worlds based on real world survey
data
Model any number of objects (e.g. wind
turbines & turning blades)
View any location in model from any position
or angle (land or sea)
Seamlessly model & view coastal
topographic and sea floor survey data
Easily overlay other GIS data (e.g. roads,
boundaries, power cables, geology, archaeology, habitats, shipping
lanes)
View the visualisation under different times
of day or night and under different densities of fog.
Provide topographic cross-sections and
distance measurements
Quickly export photographs (“screenshots) and
fly-through videos
Key benefits - 3D visualisation
Is as close as you can get to seeing a
development proposal in a realistic landscape before it is built,
thereby providing a visually objective and common focus for EIA
stakeholders. The same is applicable for a proposed management
action that results in change.
Is an extremely powerful tool for sharing and
communicating a development proposal to EIA stakeholders, the
visual element resonates strongly with viewers
Is very specific, you can fly to any location
in a model within seconds and check actual views
Draws together and makes it easier to
understand relationships between complex GIS data in the context of
landscape, for EIA stakeholders and for technical design
Is an excellent project management tool for
drawing together spatial data
Has potential to reduce costs in EIAs for
visual assessment as it can assist with field survey planning and
execution
Allows for rapid assessment of technical
development prototypes where visual impacts are of concern
Can assist with technical design in
developments such as routing (e.g. roads) and positioning of
structures (e.g. power pylons), can do topographic
cross-sections
Screenshots & fly-through videos are
high-impact for marketing and public outreach
