Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning: Technology and Applications

by Bishop,Ian; Bishop,Ian

• ISBN13: 9780415305105
• ISBN10: 0415305101
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-07-19
• Publisher: Taylor & Franci

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Foreword	xi
Stephen M. Ervin
Contributors	xv
Acknowledgements	xxi
Part 1 Understanding visualization	1	(98)
Communication, perception and visualization	3	(20)
Eckart Lange
Ian D. Bishop
Visualization classified	23	(12)
Ian D. Bishop
Eckart Lange
Data sources for three-dimensional models	35	(16)
Ben Discoe
Visualization technology	51	(28)
Introduction	51	(5)
Ian D. Bishop
Eckart Lange
Efficient modelling and rendering of landscapes	56	(6)
Oliver Deussen
Carsten Colditz
Liviu Coconu
Hans-Christian Hege
Using games software for interactive landscape visualization	62	(6)
Adrian Herwig
Einar Kretzler
Philip Paar
Presentation style and technology	68	(11)
Ian D. Bishop
Eckart Lange
Validity, reliability and ethics in visualization	79	(20)
Stephen R.J. Sheppard
Part 2 Applications	99	(122)
Applications in the forest landscape	101	(32)
Introduction	101	(3)
Duncan Cavens
'Calibrating' images to more accurately represent future landscape conditions in forestry	104	(8)
Brian Orland
Studying the acceptability of forest management practices using visual simulation of forest regrowth	112	(8)
Ian D. Bishop
Rebecca Ford
Daniel Loiterton
Kathryn Williams
Planning, communicating, designing and decision making for large scale landscapes	120	(5)
Jon Salter
Stephen R.J. Sheppard
Duncan Cavens
Michael Meitner
The role of landscape simulators in forestry: a Finnish perspective	125	(8)
Lusa Tyrvainen
Jori Uusitalo
Applications in the agricultural landscape	133	(30)
Introduction	133	(3)
Ian D. Bishop
Designing, visualizing and evaluating sustainable agricultural landscapes	136	(9)
Andrew Lovett
Helping rural communities envision their future	145	(7)
Christian Stock
Ian D. Bishop
Lenne3D -- walk-through visualization of planned landscapes	152	(11)
Philip Paar
Jorg Rekittke
Applications in energy, industry and infrastructure	163	(30)
Introduction	163	(3)
Ian D. Bishop
Visualizing scenic resource impacts: proposed surface mining and solid waste sanitary landfill	166	(9)
John C. Ellsworth
Abraham N. Medina
Issa A. Hamud
The provision of visualization tools for engaging public and professional audiences	175	(9)
David R. Miller
Jane G. Morrice
Alastor Coleby
The visualization of windfarms	184	(9)
John F. Benson
Applications in the urban landscape	193	(28)
Introduction	193	(2)
Eckart Lange
Future scenarios of peri-urban green space	195	(8)
Eckart Lange
Sigrid Hehl-Lange
Negotiating public view protection and high density in urban design	203	(9)
John W. Danahy
Combining visualization with choice experimentation in the built environment	212	(9)
Richard Laing
Anne-Marie Davies
Stephen Scott
Part 3 Prospects	221	(46)
Visualization prospects	223	(44)
Introduction	223	(3)
Ian D. Bishop
Eckart Lange
Compositing of computer graphics with landscape video sequences	226	(8)
Eihachiro Nakamae
Xueying Qin
Katsumi Tadamura
Future use of augmented reality for environmental and landscape planners	234	(7)
Wayne Piekarski
Bruce H. Thomas
Visualization and participatory decision making	241	(10)
Nathan H. Perkins
Steve Barnhart
Visualization in support of public participation	251	(10)
Michael Kwartler
Trends, challenges and a glimpse of the future	261	(6)
Ian D. Bishop
Eckart Lange
References	267	(26)
Index	293