August 2010 - NEW 3D data from UKMap®

We have taken the recent UKMap® topographic detail layer released in May and combined it with additional datasets to create the UKMap® 3D Data Bundle in DWG format for use in CAD applications.

 

In addition to the 1:1000 UKMap® Detail mapping layer, the UKMap® 3D Data Bundle also combines LiDAR derived height data to extrude buildings to their appropriate heights creating a basic building block 3D model. A DTM resolved at 5m postings displayed as a TIN (Triangulated Irregular Network) and Contours at 0.5m intervals have also been included in order to provide further terrain detail.

The addition of a 10cm, full colour aerial photography is also included within the dataset to provide realism to the site or project.

UKMap® 3D Data Bundle key features:

 

  • Each building sits at its relevant height in model space.
  • Every building has been extruded to the highest value for the building footprint derived from the aerial and LiDAR survey.
  • Building height values are displayed on each building to provide a quick and easy reference.
  • The TIN or Triangulated Irregular Network surface provided moves away from the traditional point cloud datasets to provide a good level of context whilst keeping the file sizes within useable limits.
  • UKMap® 3D Data Bundle provides 77 individual layers derived from the classification codes in the source data.
  • A number of pre-set filters are applied to the layers in the UKMap® 3D Data Bundle to sort them into manageable groupings containing similar features.
  • Filters can be turned on/off, frozen/thawed, locked/unlocked, isolated and made visible/invisible as required.