1st Edition
Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning Technology and Applications
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.
Preface
Foreword: Stephen M. Ervin
Contributors
Acknowledgements
Part 1 Understanding Visualization
1 Communication, perception and visualization, Eckart Lange and Ian D. Bishop
2 Visualization classified, Ian D. Bishop and Eckart Lange
3 Data sources for three-dimensional models, Ben Discoe
4 Visualization technology
Introduction, Ian D. Bishop and Eckart Lange
Efficient modelling and rendering of landscapes, Oliver Deussen, Carsten Colditz, Liviu Coconu and Hans-Christian Hege
Using games software for interactive landscape visualization, Adrian Herwig, Einar Kretzler and Philip Paar
Presentation style and technology, Ian D. Bishop and Eckart Lange
5 Validity, reliability and ethics in visualization, Stephen R.J. Sheppard
Part 2 Applications
6 Applications in the forest landscape
Introduction, Duncan Cavens
'Calibrating' images to more accurately represent future landscape conditions in forestry, Brian Orland
Studying the acceptability of forest management practices using visual simulation of forest regrowth, Ian D. Bishop, Rebecca Ford, Daniel Loiterton and Kathryn Williams
Planning, communicating, designing and decision making for large scale landscapes, Jon Salter, Stephen R.J. Sheppard, Duncan Cavens and Michael Meitner
The role of landscape simulators in forestry: a Finnish perspective, Lisa Tyrvainen and Jori Uusitalo
7 Applications in the agricultural landscape
Introduction, Ian D. Bishop
Designing, visualizing and evaluating sustainable agricultural landscapes, Andrew Lovett
Helping rural communities envision their future, Christian Stock and Ian D. Bishop
Lenne3D - walk-through visualization of planned landscapes, Philip Paar and Jorg Rekittke
8 Applications in energy, industry and infrastructure
Introduction, Ian D. Bishop
Visualizing scenic resource impacts: proposed surface mining and solid waste sanitary landfill, John C. Ellsworth, Abraham N. Medina and Issa A. Hamud
The provision of visualization tools for engaging public and professional audiences, David R. Miller, Jane G. Morrice and Alastor Coleby
The visualization of windfarms, John F. Benson
9 Applications in the urban landscape
Introduction, Eckart Lange
Future scenarios of peri-urban green space, Eckart Lange and Sigrid Hehl-Lange
Negotiating public view protection and high density in urban design, John W. Danahy
Combining visualization with choice experimentation in the built environment, Richard Laing, Anne-Marie Davies and Stephen Scott
Part 3 Prospects
10 Visualization prospects
Introduction, Ian D. Bishop and Eckart Lange
Compositing of computer graphics with landscape video sequences, Eihachiro Nakamae, Xueying Qin and Katsumi Tadamura
Future use of augmented reality for environmental and landscape planners, Wayne Piekarski and Bruce H. Thomas
Visualization and participatory decision making, Nathan H. Perkins and Steve Barnhart
Visualization in support of public participation, Michael Kwartler
Trends, challenges and a glimpse of the future, Ian D. Bishop and Eckart Lange
References
Index
Biography
Ian Bishop, Eckart Lange
'A very positive aspect of this book is that the editors themselves do not just want to promote a technology, but rather also point at the crtitical issues.' - Environment & Planning B
'A very good book for practitioners, non-practitioners and those starting out or showing an interest in visualization techniques ... it is definately one book that I will be using.' - Local Environment