Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning

TRAMA

This major reference presents the challenges, issues and directions of computer-based visualisation of the natural and built environment and the role of such visualization in landscape and environmental planning. It offers uniquely a systematic approach to the potential of visualization and the writers are acknowledged experts in thier field of specialisation. Case studies are presented to illustrate many aspects of landscape management including forestry, agriculture, ecology, mining and urban development.

NOTE EDITORE

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.

SOMMARIO

Foreword: Stephen Ervin. Part One. 1. Communication, perception and visualization. 2. Visualization Classified. 3. Data sources for three-dimensional models. 4. Visualization Technology. 5. Validity, reliability, and ethics in visualization. Part Two - Applications. 6 - Application in the Forest Landscape. 7. Applications in the agricultural landscape. 8. Applications in Energy, Industry and Infrastructure. 9 Applications in the urban landscape Part Three - Prospects. 10. Visualization Prospects. Index.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415305105
• Dimensioni: 9.6666667 x 7.4444444 in Ø 2.40
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 161 b/w images, 42 color images, 10 tables and 31 line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 320