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2010
Scianna, Andrea; Ammoscato, Alessio
3D gis data model using open source software Proceedings Article
In: A, Peled (Ed.): International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 120–125, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2010.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3-dimensional modeling, 3D Modelling, Blending, Computer software, Data visualization, Database systems, Environmental database, Environmental Technology, Free and open source softwares, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, High level languages, HTTP, Internet, Internet browsers, Internet protocols, Interoperability, Maintenance, Mapping, Maps, Open source software, Open systems, Query languages, Research management, Social networking (online), Software engineering, Spatial, Technology, Three dimensional computer graphics, Three-dimensional data, Topological information, Topology, World Wide Web
@inproceedings{scianna_3d_2010,
title = {3D gis data model using open source software},
author = {Andrea Scianna and Alessio Ammoscato},
editor = {Peled A},
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year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {38},
pages = {120–125},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {Today many kinds of applications requires data containing actual three-dimensional data; fields like urban and town planning and pollution studies need 3D data, both for visualization purpose, as well as carry out many spatial analysis. This research-Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software-is part of the Italian "PRIN 2007"∗ research project, aimed to build urban and suburban 3D models, and to interact with them using open source software only. Particularly free and open source software, used for the experimentation here shown, are Blender and PostGIS; the first one has been used to build and structure three-dimensional data, the second one for data allocation. These software interact using scripts, written in Python language. Buildings have been modeled upon the GIANT3D model (Geographical Interoperable Advanced Numerical Topological 3-Dimensional Model) developed in the research "PRIN 2004", regarding "Evolved structure of numerical cartography for Gis and Web-GIS". Python scripts, activated by Blender, allow to allocate data into a spatial database implemented through PostgreSQL and PostGis, that could be a remote database somewhere on the net; all geometrical and topological information, implemented in the 3D model, are so transferred in PostGIS. These information can be retrieved by Blender using other Python scripts, so Blender fully interacts with 3D data allocated in PostGIS. These data can be also accessed by many other clients, both directly using a database client, as using other protocols (like HTTP on the internet). Next step is to build an open source viewer, or a plugin for internet browsers, that allows client to visualize, explore and inquiry 3D model, retrieving data from database.},
keywords = {3-dimensional modeling, 3D Modelling, Blending, Computer software, Data visualization, Database systems, Environmental database, Environmental Technology, Free and open source softwares, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, High level languages, HTTP, Internet, Internet browsers, Internet protocols, Interoperability, Maintenance, Mapping, Maps, Open source software, Open systems, Query languages, Research management, Social networking (online), Software engineering, Spatial, Technology, Three dimensional computer graphics, Three-dimensional data, Topological information, Topology, World Wide Web},
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Today many kinds of applications requires data containing actual three-dimensional data; fields like urban and town planning and pollution studies need 3D data, both for visualization purpose, as well as carry out many spatial analysis. This research-Management and use of distributed 3D data by open source Web-GIS software-is part of the Italian "PRIN 2007"∗ research project, aimed to build urban and suburban 3D models, and to interact with them using open source software only. Particularly free and open source software, used for the experimentation here shown, are Blender and PostGIS; the first one has been used to build and structure three-dimensional data, the second one for data allocation. These software interact using scripts, written in Python language. Buildings have been modeled upon the GIANT3D model (Geographical Interoperable Advanced Numerical Topological 3-Dimensional Model) developed in the research "PRIN 2004", regarding "Evolved structure of numerical cartography for Gis and Web-GIS". Python scripts, activated by Blender, allow to allocate data into a spatial database implemented through PostgreSQL and PostGis, that could be a remote database somewhere on the net; all geometrical and topological information, implemented in the 3D model, are so transferred in PostGIS. These information can be retrieved by Blender using other Python scripts, so Blender fully interacts with 3D data allocated in PostGIS. These data can be also accessed by many other clients, both directly using a database client, as using other protocols (like HTTP on the internet). Next step is to build an open source viewer, or a plugin for internet browsers, that allows client to visualize, explore and inquiry 3D model, retrieving data from database.
2008
Ammoscato, Alessio; Corsale, Rita; Dardanelli, Gino; Scianna, Andrea; Villa, B.
GPS-GIS integrated system for electromagnetic pollution Proceedings Article
In: International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, pp. 491–497, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2008.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Antennas, Electro magnetic pollution, Electromagnetic sensors, Electromagnetic spectra, Environmental Applications, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Global positioning system, GPS-GIS Integrated Systems, Heat radiation, Maps, Mobile, Pollution, Real time kinematic, Real-Time Kinematic, Remote sensing, Surveys, University of Palermo
@inproceedings{ammoscato_gps-gis_2008,
title = {GPS-GIS integrated system for electromagnetic pollution},
author = {Alessio Ammoscato and Rita Corsale and Gino Dardanelli and Andrea Scianna and B. Villa},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84879192742&partnerID=40&md5=76f2c6b795301dcea004850a47064da0},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
booktitle = {International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives},
volume = {37},
pages = {491–497},
publisher = {International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing},
abstract = {In these last years employment and spreading of GPS real-time kinematic techniques is greatly improved. Its application field is extended from traditional topographic surveys to environmental applications. In this work a monitoring project of electromagnetic pollution is shown; this project has been carried out in order to realize an infrastructure of measurement, transmissions, elaboration and management of surveyed data. In particular, the results of a research about the realization of a first prototype of advanced system based on the integration of GPS receivers and other sensors are shown. The research has been carried out in collaboration with "Dipartimento di Ricerche Energetiche ed Ambientali" of University of Palermo and with the "Laboratorio di Fisica ARPA Regione Sicilia". The experimentation has been carried out using a car equipped with roof rack where both an antenna and electromagnetic sensor were installed. The GPS survey was carried out by a integrated palmtop-GPS, linked with an analyser of electromagnetic spectrum, in broadband or not. Well than, a GIS has been created in order to show some thematic maps which represent the distribution of electromagnetic pollution and accuracy positioning. © 2008 International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. All rights reserved.},
keywords = {Antennas, Electro magnetic pollution, Electromagnetic sensors, Electromagnetic spectra, Environmental Applications, Geographic information systems, Geographical Information Systems, Global positioning system, GPS-GIS Integrated Systems, Heat radiation, Maps, Mobile, Pollution, Real time kinematic, Real-Time Kinematic, Remote sensing, Surveys, University of Palermo},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
In these last years employment and spreading of GPS real-time kinematic techniques is greatly improved. Its application field is extended from traditional topographic surveys to environmental applications. In this work a monitoring project of electromagnetic pollution is shown; this project has been carried out in order to realize an infrastructure of measurement, transmissions, elaboration and management of surveyed data. In particular, the results of a research about the realization of a first prototype of advanced system based on the integration of GPS receivers and other sensors are shown. The research has been carried out in collaboration with "Dipartimento di Ricerche Energetiche ed Ambientali" of University of Palermo and with the "Laboratorio di Fisica ARPA Regione Sicilia". The experimentation has been carried out using a car equipped with roof rack where both an antenna and electromagnetic sensor were installed. The GPS survey was carried out by a integrated palmtop-GPS, linked with an analyser of electromagnetic spectrum, in broadband or not. Well than, a GIS has been created in order to show some thematic maps which represent the distribution of electromagnetic pollution and accuracy positioning. © 2008 International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. All rights reserved.