Landscape 3D Modelling & Visualisation

Severn Partnership has worked on several projects involving the use of Aerial LIDAR, Aerial Photogrammetry and long range Laser Scanning to create Digital Terrain Models (DTM).  Aerial LIDAR is similar to conventional ground based Laser Scanning except the laser scanner is mounted to a helicopter and data is collected over large areas of terrain, avoiding the need for complex ground access.  Aerial Photogrammetry can be used in conjunction with Aerial LIDAR to help determine the full picture of the landscape.

Applications for Landscape modelling include:

• Geotechnical Data - 3D DTMs can help identify geological joints, faults, beds, dip and strike
• Computational Analysis - DTMs can be used in the analysis of environmental events before and after they happen. Flooding, rock falls and landslides etc.
• Archiving of Heritage Data - the keeping of 2D and 3D historical records can help specialists analyse Heritage sites better and help in restoration projects
• Marketing and Media - 3D models and visualisations can be used in promotional campaigns, media releases or simply to impress clients
• Inaccessible Location - Areas which may be inaccessible by normal means can use Aerial LIDAR and Photogrammetry to collect 2D and 3D records
• Entertainment Industry - DTMs with mapped orthorectified imagery can be used in the gaming, TV and film industry

Past projects include:

• DTM of a proposed tip used to gain planning approval

We can create deliverables for AutoCAD, Autodesk, SketchUp, Microstation, Cyclone, Pointools and many more.

Digital Terrain Model (DTM) with ortho rectified image of Ffestiniog Quarry, Wales

For more images and videos see the Project Gallery.

Please call Mark King on 0844 880 8247 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss your project requirements.