The Future Role
of
of
Geoinformation
I recently attended a seminar on the
application of 3D, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for local
authorities in The Netherlands. A couple of years ago, VR and AR were announced to
much fanfare as the next big thing that would revolutionise the surveying
profession. But not much has actually happened since then. Well, maybe I am exaggerating
a little, but the proclaimed transformation to an immersive or interactive
environment has not taken place on such a scale as to send massive shock waves through the
geospatial industry. However, the event I attended highlighted a surprisingly
large number of applications for implementing these technologies – and not just
for the sake of being a front runner and
application of 3D, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for local
authorities in The Netherlands. A couple of years ago, VR and AR were announced to
much fanfare as the next big thing that would revolutionise the surveying
profession. But not much has actually happened since then. Well, maybe I am exaggerating
a little, but the proclaimed transformation to an immersive or interactive
environment has not taken place on such a scale as to send massive shock waves through the
geospatial industry. However, the event I attended highlighted a surprisingly
large number of applications for implementing these technologies – and not just
for the sake of being a front runner and
demonstrating how slickly your
organisation has entered the modern era.
organisation has entered the modern era.
Instead, 3D and VR/AR techniques are
being used to inform citizens about the impact of the installation of new wind
turbines, for example. 3D modelling is already
widely used by geomatics professionals, of course. However, it is now
increasingly becoming a tool used by local
governments too. Obviously, 3D models are very suitable for visualising
development plans,
being used to inform citizens about the impact of the installation of new wind
turbines, for example. 3D modelling is already
widely used by geomatics professionals, of course. However, it is now
increasingly becoming a tool used by local
governments too. Obviously, 3D models are very suitable for visualising
development plans,
and they help to involve citizens in
the planning process. How will the direct vicinity – their local neighbourhood –
look after it has undergone major restructuring?
3D models, AR and VR offer tremendous possibilities for smoothing this process
in completely new and innovative ways.
Participatory spatial planning has only just begun! And with smart cities as
one of the
the planning process. How will the direct vicinity – their local neighbourhood –
look after it has undergone major restructuring?
3D models, AR and VR offer tremendous possibilities for smoothing this process
in completely new and innovative ways.
Participatory spatial planning has only just begun! And with smart cities as
one of the
key topics in the geospatial debate,
it seems like everything is falling into place at the right time.
it seems like everything is falling into place at the right time.
VR and AR are important elements to
support the implementation of the smart city concept. All of this requires huge
volumes of data, so superfast mobile
internet is absolutely crucial. 5G will bring the solution, as it will
interconnect and control machines, objects and devices in a
fast and smart way. Combining 5G with 3D, VR and AR will catapult the smart
city concept
support the implementation of the smart city concept. All of this requires huge
volumes of data, so superfast mobile
internet is absolutely crucial. 5G will bring the solution, as it will
interconnect and control machines, objects and devices in a
fast and smart way. Combining 5G with 3D, VR and AR will catapult the smart
city concept
so that these technologies will finally
deliver on their promises. And as for geomatics, a smart city won’t be smart
without it!
deliver on their promises. And as for geomatics, a smart city won’t be smart
without it!
https://www.gim-international.com/content/blog/the-future-role-of-geoinformation
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