Designing of symbolic and photorealistic 3D cartographic presentation

In the last few decades cartography experienced essential changes, due to the development of science and new technology. Computer tec hnology enabled new possibilities for the use of maps and designing of new formats for the cartographic presentations, which enable the user to more efficient acquisition of space data. One of these state -of-the-art cartographical presentations is the 3D map, which improves the understanding and comprehension of the height presentation. This thesis deals with the process of designing and forming of 3D maps and hereby focuses on the characteristics and differences between the symbolic and the photorealistic 3D cartographic presentation. It discusses graphical variables used for designing the cartographical content on the 3D map, and the generalization in the 3D cartographical model, which is the essential key for a quality 3D map. The design and formation of the 3D map is tested on a practical case: the 3D cartographical presentation of the town of Ljutomer, namely as the symbolic and as the photorealistic 3D presentation. The area of the presentation is carefully selected and includes the urban environment as well as the majority of natural elements. Individual views in the symbolic and photorealistic 3D cartographical model represent the same geographical area which enables an efficient comparison of both 3D cartographical presentations

Earth Observation activities for the environment in Slovenia

Earth Observation activities for the environment in Sloveni