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Tangible Modeling with Open Source GIS

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. Anna Petrasova

    1. Center for Geospatial Analytics , North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

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  2. Brendan Harmon

    1. Center for Geospatial Analytics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

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  3. Vaclav Petras

    1. Center for Geospatial Analytics , North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

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  4. Helena Mitasova

    1. Center for Geospatial Analytics , North Carolina State University,, Raleigh, USA

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  • Teaches readers to build their own Tangible Landscape system with free and open source software and use it as a platform for developing new applications
  • Explains how to create 3D landscape models from GIS data using technologies such as casting polymeric sand, CNC routing, and 3D printing
  • Provides GRASS GIS workflows and python code snippets for analyzing topography, modeling surface water flow, analyzing viewsheds, designing trails, and more

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This book presents a new type of modeling environment where users interact with geospatial simulations using 3D physical models of studied landscapes. Multiple users can alter the physical model by hand during scanning, thereby providing input for simulation of geophysical processes in this setting.

The authors have developed innovative techniques and software that couple this hardware with open source GRASS GIS, making the system instantly applicable to a wide range of modeling and design problems. Since no other literature on this topic is available, this Book fills a gap for this new technology that continues to grow.

Tangible Modeling with Open Source GIS will appeal to advanced-level students studying geospatial science, computer science and earth science such as  landscape architecture and natural resources. It will also benefit researchers and professionals  working in geospatial modeling applications, computer graphics, hazard risk management, hydrology, solar energy, coastal and fluvial flooding, fire spread, landscape, park design and computer games.

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Introduction

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 1-15

  3. System Configuration

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 17-30

  4. Building Physical 3D Models

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 31-51

  5. Basic Landscape Analysis

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 53-64

  6. Surface Water Flow and Soil Erosion Modeling

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 65-76

  7. Viewshed Analysis

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 77-82

  8. Trail Planning

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 83-95

  9. Solar Radiation Dynamics

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 97-103

  10. Wildfire Spread Simulation

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 105-113

  11. Coastal Modeling

    • Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova
    Pages 115-119

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 121-135
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Center for Geospatial Analytics , North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

    Anna Petrasova, Vaclav Petras

  • Center for Geospatial Analytics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

    Brendan Harmon

  • Center for Geospatial Analytics , North Carolina State University,, Raleigh, USA

    Helena Mitasova

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