Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning
Technology and Applications
Published on 9. June 2005
Book
Hardback
356 pages
978-0-415-30510-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
'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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
42 farbige Abbildungen, 31 s/w Zeichnungen, 10 s/w Tabellen, 161 s/w Abbildungen
10 Tables, black and white; 31 Line drawings, black and white; 42 Illustrations, color; 161 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-30510-5 (9780415305105)
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Additional editions
Ian Bishop | Eckart Lange
Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning
Technology and Applications
E-Book
05/2005
Taylor & Francis
€125.99
Available for download
Ian Bishop | Eckart Lange
Visualization in Landscape and Environmental Planning
Technology and Applications
E-Book
05/2005
Taylor & Francis
€125.99
Available for download
Persons
Ian Bishop, Eckart Lange
Content
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.