A preliminary review on three-dimensional city model

In this paper a review on current research on 3DCM is presented, and an alternative approach by integrating the concepts and techniques of object-oriented method and Computer Aided Design (CAD) is suggested. Through the approach urban spatial entities as objects are extracted, which are represented with primary 3D elements (node, edge, face and body) and their combinations. In the light of the concept of object,the method supports the multiple representation of Level of Details (LOD). More importantly, topological relationships between objects are described so that 3D topological operations can be implemented.     

基于表面剖分的3DCM空间数据模型研究

３维城市模型（３ＤＣＭ）的研究近年来得到了飞速发展,但目前所开发的３ＤＣＭ系统大多属于３维可视化系统,所提供的空间分析与操作功能极为有限,究其原因,主要是缺乏能有效表达城市３维实体及其空间关系的３ＤＣＭ空间数据模型。尽管在３ＤＧＩＳ数据模型的研究方面,许多学者提出了很有价值的模型,但这些模型均难以灌足城市３维建模的要求。针对这一问题,本文首先分析了城市３维实体的几何特征及３ＤＣＭ系统要求,提出用外     

GIS中三维模型的设计

研究了三维GIS中的空间信息传输模式 ,探讨了平面地图符号与三维模型的区别与联系 ,阐述了三维模型的确立、定位、简化描述和逻辑性设计     

Detection,segmentation and classification of 3D urban objects using mathematical morphology and supervised learning

We propose an automatic and robust approach to detect, segment and classify urban objects from 3D point clouds. Processing is carried out using elevation images and the result is reprojected onto the 3D point cloud. First, the ground is segmented and objects are detected as discontinuities on the ground. Then, connected objects are segmented using a watershed approach. Finally, objects are classified using SVM with geometrical and contextual features. Our methodology is evaluated on databases from Ohio (USA) and Paris (France). In the former, our method detects 98% of the objects, 78% of them are correctly segmented and 82% of the well-segmented objects are correctly classified. In the latter, our method leads to an improvement of about 15% on the classification step with respect to previous works. Quantitative results prove that our method not only provides a good performance but is also faster than other works reported in the literature.     

GTP-based integral real-3D spatial model for engineering excavation GIS

Engineering excavation GIS (E^2GIS) is a real-3D GIS serving for geosciences related to geo-engineering, civil engineering and mining engineering based on generalized tri-prism (GTP) model.As two instances of GTP model, G-GTP is used for the real-3D modeling of subsurface geological bodies, and E-GTP is used for the real-3D modeling of subsurface engineering excavations. In the light of the discussions on the features and functions of E2 GIS, the modeling principles of G-GTP and E-GTP are introduced. The two models couple together seamlessly to form an integral model for subsurface spatial objects including both geological bodies and excavations. An object-oriented integral real-3D data model and integral spatial topological relations are discussed.     

GTP-based integral real-3D spatial model for engineering excavation GIS

Engineering excavation GIS (E2 GIS) is a real-3D GIS serving for geosciences related to geo-engineering, civil engineering and mining engineering based on generalized tri-prism (GTP) model. As two instances of GTP model, G-GTP is used for the real-3D modeling of subsurface geological bodies, and E-GTP is used for the real-3D modeling of subsurface engineering excavations. In the light of the discussions on the features and functions of E2GIS, the modeling principles of G-GTP and E-GTP are introduced. The two models couple together seamlessly to form an integral model for subsurface spatial objects including both geological bodies and excavations. An object-oriented integral real-3D data model and integral spatial topological relations are discussed.     

Modelling and mapping third dimension in a spatial database

In this paper, an overview of phases for modelling and mapping third dimension of spatial objects in a database is presented based on a selected spatial database management system (DBMS). These phases include (1) defining a spatial reference system for representing three-dimensional (3D) objects with real-world coordinates, (2) geometric modelling of 3D objects in the database, (3) 3D spatial indexing for fast accessing/querying the 3D data, 3D spatial queries and representation of 3D data. Then, a case study is performed to assess needs, possibilities and potential limitations of 3D data modelling in the spatial database.     

输电线路三维模型的构建与数据组织

提出了一种以二维输电线路GIS和DEMs数据为基础,通过三维扩展构建输电线路三维模型的方法;针对虚拟地形环境的特点,采用地形几何与纹理数据一体化组织的策略,以提高实时数据调度的效率。实例证明了该方法的科学性和实用性。     

面向目标的栅格矢量一体化三维数据模型

首先对现有的三维空间数据模型进行了讨论 ,分析了栅格、矢量和混合数据模型的特点 ,提出了一种面向目标的栅格矢量一体化数据模型。该模型将栅格数据以矢量方式进行组织 ,从而同时具有矢量和栅格数据模型的优点 ,也克服了目前普遍应用的混合模型所存在的缺点。还提出了一种三维空间的三级栅格划分和行次序编码方法。该方法存储空间小 ,便于快速索引和计算。最后 ,给出了具体的数据结构     

基于几何元素的三维景观实体建模研究

在分析已有国内外研究成果的基础上 ,提出了基于几何元素的 3DCM空间数据模型。实验证明 ,该模型能较精确地表达 3DCM中各类景观实体及其空间关系。     

QTPV Data Model and Algorithm and Its Application to Geological Exploration Engineering

3D spatial data model and simulating are the core of 3D GIS can be adopted in different domains. A data model based on Quasi Tri-Prism Volume (QTPV) has been proposed. QTPV definition and its special cases have been discussed. Using QTPV and its special cases, irregular natural geological bodies and regular subsurface engineering can be described efficiently. The proposed model is composed of five primitives and six objects. Data structures and topological relationship of the fives primitives and three objects describing stratigraphy are designed in detail Some schemes are designed for the QTPV modelling of stratigraphy and subsurface engineering according to modelling data. The model manipulation method of QTPV cutting by an arbitrary plane is discussed. Using VC 6.0 programming language integrated with SQL database and OpenGL graphic library under windows environment, a system prototype 3DGeoMV has been developed. The experiment result shows that the QTPV model is feasible and efficient in modelling subsurface engineering.     

QTPV data model and algorithm and its application to geological exploration engineering

3D spatial data model and simulating are the core of 3D GIS can be adopted in different domains. A data model based on Quasi Tri-Prism Volume (QTPV) has been proposed. QTPV definition and its special cases have been discussed. Using QTPV and its special cases, irregular natural geological bodies and regular subsurface engineering can be described efficiently. The proposed model is composed of five primitives and six objects. Data structures and topological relationship of the fives primitives and three objects describing stratigraphy are designed in detail. Some schemes are designed for the QTPV modelling of stratigraphy and subsurface engineering according to modelling data. The model manipulation method of QTPV cutting by an arbitrary plane is discussed. Using VC++ 6.0 programming language integrated with SQL database and OpenGL graphic library under windows environment, a system prototype 3DGeoMV has been developed. The experiment result shows that the QTPV model is feasible and efficient in modelling subsurface engineering.     

GIS中三维模型的视觉变量

视觉变量是作为平面图形符号设计的理论基础而提出来的,在平面地图的符号化中起着非常重要的作用。然而,平面地图符号中的视觉变量并不能完全适用于GIS中三维模型的视觉变量,本文首先对比分析了平面地图表达和三维GIS表达的特点和异同,然后提出了GIS中三维模型的视觉变量,即:形状、空间姿态、尺寸、纹理、明暗度(光照)、阴影和清晰度。     

三维城市模型的研究现状评述

三维城市模型（简称3DCM）的研究是近年来GSI领域内的一个研究热点，在交通、地质、帮山、测绘、尤其是在规划、建设、环保等方面有着十分重要的研究意义。就3DCM的发展及其目前的研究现状，从其理论角度进行较详细的评述，指出其目前存在的问题，以供相关研究者参考。     

中国大陆岩石GPS平台Geo TransGIS的设计与实现

在中国大陆岩石圈地理信息系统研究过程中，提出了一种工具型二维地理信息系统和二三维地理信息系统地功能模块的设计思路，探讨了了面向对象方法，面向对象数据模型，面向对象数据库、无缝集成、开放式数据库互联技术在理信息系统研制中的运用；并用实例证明了此设计方法的可行性和实用性。     

基于3ds MAX的三维数字城市可视化模型构建方法

随着地理空间信息技术发展与应用的不断进步,数字城市建设已从二维向三维发展,数字城市可视化模型的构建是数字城市的重要工作。本文分析三维数字城市的数据需求,结合3ds Max软件实现三维地形模型、三维建筑模型、三维小品模型技术,构建三维数字城市可视化综合模型。     

Construction of 3D Volumetric Objects for a 3D Cadastral System

This article presents a new method to illustrate the feasibility of 3D topology creation. We base the 3D construction process on testing real cases of implementation of 3D parcels construction in a 3D cadastral system. With the utilization and development of dense urban space, true 3D geometric volume primitives are needed to represent 3D parcels with the adjacency and incidence relationship. We present an effective straightforward approach to identifying and constructing the valid volumetric cadastral object from the given faces, and build the topological relationships among 3D cadastral objects on‐the‐fly, based on input consisting of loose boundary 3D faces made by surveyors. This is drastically different from most existing methods, which focus on the validation of single volumetric objects after the assumption of the object's creation. Existing methods do not support the needed types of geometry/topology (e.g. non 2‐manifold, singularities) and how to create and maintain valid 3D parcels is still a challenge in practice. We will show that the method does not change the faces themselves and faces in a given input are independently specified. Various volumetric objects, including non‐manifold 3D cadastral objects (legal spaces), can be constructed correctly by this method, as will be shown from the results.     

三维GIS场景与多路视频融合的对象快速确定法

虚实融合技术是视频增强三维虚拟地理场景的关键环节之一,对提高真实沉浸式视觉体验具有重要作用。现有基于视频投影的虚实融合方法,在三维场景动态更新时,通常需要对用户视角下新场景内所有渲染对象进行遍历,来筛选出摄像头范围内需融合的对象,导致融合过程耗时长、效率不高。本文提出一种顾及拓扑关系的多路视频与三维GIS场景融合的对象快速确定方法。首先对三维场景视锥体内视频对象集渲染对象动态建立拓扑网络模型;然后基于拓扑网络模型建立视频与渲染对象的拓扑关系,完成融合对象的快速确定及融合渲染;最后利用滕州市三维场景进行了验证。试验结果表明,本文提出的方法在视频与三维GIS场景融合时,整体耗时少、效率高,极大地降低了融合的计算代价,具有良好的可行性及稳健性。     

Using snakes for the registration of topographic road database objects to ALS features

For historical reasons many national mapping agencies store their topographic data in a dual system consisting of a Digital Landscape Model (DLM) and a Digital Terrain Model (DTM). The DLM contains 2D vector data representing objects on the Earth’s surface, such as roads and rivers, whereas the DTM is a 2.5D representation of the related height information, often acquired by Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS). Today, many applications require reliable 3D topographic data. Therefore, it is advantageous to convert the dual system into a 3D DLM. However, as a result of different methods of acquisition, processing, and modelling, the registration of the two data sets often presents difficulties. Thus, a straightforward integration of the DTM and DLM might lead to inaccurate and semantically incorrect 3D objects.In this paper we propose a new method for the fusion of the two data sets that exploits parametric active contours (also called snakes), focusing on road networks. For that purpose, the roads from a DLM initialise the snakes, defining their topology and their internal energy, whereas ALS features exert external forces to the snake via the image energy. After the optimisation process the shape and position of the snakes should coincide with the ALS features. With respect to the robustness of the method several known modifications of snakes are combined in a consistent framework for DLM road network adaptation. One important modification redefines the standard internal energy and thus the geometrical model of the snake in order to prevent changes in shape or position not caused by significant features in the image energy. For this purpose, the initial shape is utilized creating template-like snakes with the ability of local adaptation. This is one crucial point towards the applicability of the entire method considering the strongly varying significance of the ALS features. Other concepts related to snakes are integrated which enable our method to model network and ribbon-like characteristics simultaneously. Additionally, besides ALS road features information about context objects, such as bridges and buildings, is introduced as part of the image energy to support the optimisation process. Meaningful examples are presented that emphasize and evaluate the applicability of the proposed method.