Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning: Technology and Applications / Edition 1

by Ian Bishop, Eckart Lange

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415305105
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/09/2005
Pages:	356
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ian Bishop, Eckart Lange

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

'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

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