True-3D in cartography : autosteroscopic and steric visualisation of geodata

This book assesses the current state of True 3D support in cartography and GI Systems. It focuses on visualization modules of GI software and systems, and addresses the specific question "How commonly is stereoscopic visualization supported in GI systems?"

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Buchroithner, Manfred F. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Heidelberg : Springer , c2012
Series:Lecture notes in geoinformation and cartography
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Data and techniques for true 3D visualization
  • 2. Planar stereoscopic hardcopies and screens
  • 3. Physical terrain models
  • 4. Tactile maps
  • 5. Globes
  • 6. True 3D in geophysics and geology
  • 7. Virtual urban and rural landscapes visualization
  • 8. Non-planar optical projections
  • 9. Topography and thematic geovisualization go true 3D
  • 10. 3D geodata in the web
  • 11. Special contributions