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GIS-Based 3D Landscape Visualization
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:34
Abstract
Concepts, methods and techniques for 3D landscape visualization and auralization and their application in landscape and environmental planning. Practical application of a workflow for audiovisual 3D landscape simulation. Reflection of relevant aspects such as the choice of viewpoints, the landscape sections, or the level of detail, and their effects on the perception of the visualized landscape.
Objective
The main goals of this lab are (1) to know digital techniques for audiovisual 3D landscape simulation, (2) to know different examples and application areas for GIS-based audiovisual 3D landscape simulations, (3) to establish software skills in 3D landscape visualization and auralization, and (4) to be able to explain principles of audiovisual 3D landscape simulation, which are important for landscape and environmental planning situations, and to apply these for the evaluation or the planning of 3D landscape visualizations and auralizations.
Content
The lectures provide an introduction to the area of GIS-based 3D landscape visualization and on visualization principles. Examples of audiovisual 3D landscape simulations generated and applied in different projects are presented. The theoretical principles for 3D landscape visualization and auralization are consolidated in small exercises during the whole course. These exercises are organized in a way, that a workflow for audiovisual 3D landscape simulation can be reproduced. Thereby aspects such as the choice of viewpoints, the sections of a landscape, or the level of detail, and their effects on the perception of the visualized landscape are reflected.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts of the slides used in the lectures will be made available for download.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 24
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
GIS-Based 3D Landscape Visualization
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
The number of participants is limited to 24 students. Depending on the number of participants, students will work in groups of two or three.
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2 h weekly |