5 replies to this topic

[cartogis]

Hi,

Is there anyone who has some experience or knowledge on 3D visualization and/or GIS softwares capable of displaying 3D bathymetric data and 3D ship model together? Nearly all GIS softwares work with 3D data in grid format but I especially would like to learn whether it is also possible to put a 3D ship model on bathymetric model and dynamically visualize a ship's navigation by displaying its underwater sections.

Thanks,

cartogis

[Michael Schmeling]

Specialized for landscape rendering are Vue or Terragen, they can also import 3D-models in a variety of formats.

Another possibility is to use one of the general rendering packages, like 3ds Max or Modo.

[radek]

Perhaps GeoZui4D software is of some help here?

You might also consider posting your question on gis.stackexchange forum.

[Alastair MacDonald]

Hi,

Is there anyone who has some experience or knowledge on 3D visualization and/or GIS softwares capable of displaying 3D bathymetric data and 3D ship model together? Nearly all GIS softwares work with 3D data in grid format but I especially would like to learn whether it is also possible to put a 3D ship model on bathymetric model and dynamically visualize a ship's navigation by displaying its underwater sections.

Thanks,

cartogis

Hi Cartogis! Have you seen the GeoVS 3D software for marine navigation etc - www.geovs.com
well worth a look, and the nearest thing to 3D available in the marine navigation market
Alastair

[cartogis]

Thanks for your answers. GeoVS seems the best for this purpose. IVS Fledermaus may be an alternative (www.ivs3d.com).

[josie]

Hey,

You should maybe also take a look at rhino or maxsurf as they are very good for modeling ship hull forms. I used to do some work in this area and used a combination of these with Manifold GIS for plotting the bathymetric data. Thomas Porathe from a Sweden University also did some work on 3d navigation.

Thanks,

Josie