Whitepapers http://www.vector1media.com/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:53:55 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.vector1media.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png Whitepapers http://www.vector1media.com/ V1 Magazine - Whitepapers Extending 3D Models Beyond Application Dead Ends http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/6286-extending-3d-models-beyond-application-dead-ends http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/6286-extending-3d-models-beyond-application-dead-ends Geospatial technologies are increasingly incorporating more detailed, dynamic and real-time information. The move to 3D data and models removes a layer of abstraction, and creates immersive environments that more closely resemble and model the real world. As these systems continue to compile more realistic and holistic views of our world, three dimensional data will be of increasing importance.

Three-dimensional models of buildings and cities contain intelligence that connects details about their construction with the systems that operate and maintain them. Ultimately, intelligent 3D models will interface with sensors and communicate with other systems and numerous actors for a realistic and up-to-date picture of our world. In order for this vision to become a reality, we need compatibility and connectivity between different tools, data types and data models.

Interoperability between different systems can be overcome with a process known as spatial extract, transform and load (ETL). Spatial ETL solutions, such as Safe Software’s FME, effectively solve interoperability issues by seamlessly translating and transforming data in various formats between different toolsets and different data models.

As society becomes more urbanized, the need for detailed 3D city models for holistic city management becomes imperative. Different file formats and data models for 3D plans and digital cities will undoubtedly arise. While cross-industry interoperability efforts will solve some issues between these differences, there will always be a need for tools that address translation and transformation workflows.

As spatial ETL solutions evolve to better solve 3D interoperability challenges, it will open up the door to a whole new world of possibilities for those wanting to use and leverage their 3D data and 3D models. Instead of stove-piped interfaces to specific data types with specific tools, the true value of 3D information will be revealed with a means to seamlessly integrate data across different tools, systems and models.

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]]> Matt Ball Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:22:04 +0000 Monitoring Your Spatial Enterprise: How IT/GIS Managers are Improving System Reliability http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/3868-monitoring-your-spatial-enterprise-how-itgis-managers-are-improving-system-reliability http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/3868-monitoring-your-spatial-enterprise-how-itgis-managers-are-improving-system-reliability IT/GIS managers in both the public and private sector are facing everincreasing pressure to deliver IT services to employees and the public more efficiently. Correspondingly, optimizing the up-time and maintaining access to GIS data has become a primary interest of many GIS managers. With the deployment of Internet mapping applications in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s such as Environmental Systems Research Institute’s (ESRI®) ArcIMS® software, online spatial data applications have become a key component in the way organizations conduct their business and communicate with the public in many industries. Online GIS components have leveraged increased capabilities to add value and integrate with work processes and enterprise data management systems and software. Access to GIS data and decision-making support has become “mission-critical” for organizations around the world.

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]]> Vector1Media Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:27:36 +0000 Geospatial Whitepaper: A Changing Landscape http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/3833-geospatial-whitepaper-a-changing-landscape http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/3833-geospatial-whitepaper-a-changing-landscape Jeff Thurston Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:06:27 +0000 Data Harvesting http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/177-data-harvesting http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/177-data-harvesting Data Harvesting - SnowFlake Software

The concept of data harvesting can be quite daunting to most users. It provides yet another theory to learn, more industry terms (round-tripping) to follow and, undoubtedly, there will be more acronyms to study. But the concept itself is really very simple. n effect, data harvesting is the gathering of data from numerous disparate databases into a single database from which it can be re-published in a unified manner. Since the easiest way to read and publish data is in XML / GML format, the term also incorporates the concept of "schema translating" this data into XML / GML formats and delivering this data according to a particular schema.
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]]> Jeff Thurston Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:16:05 +0000 Harnessing the Power of Geospatial Data http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/168-harnessing-the-power-of-geospatial-data http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/168-harnessing-the-power-of-geospatial-data Harnessing the Power of Geospatial Data

For many organizations, such as governments, utilities, telecommunication providers, engineering .rms, and construction companies, geospatial data is critical to doing business. However, many of these organizations are not able to fully utilize their geospatial data because it is stored in many locations—desktops, .le servers, CAD (computer-aided design) servers, GIS (geographic information systems) servers, and web servers. Similar data is managed redundantly by different people and across departments—engineers, GIS specialists, and information technology (IT) personnel; each functional entity using, storing, and managing the same data in a unique way.

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]]> Jeff Thurston Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:31:39 +0000 Eco-Tec Releases White Paper Addressing The Needs In CO2 Sequestration http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/126-eco-tec-releases-white-paper-addressing-the-needs-in-co2-sequestration http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/126-eco-tec-releases-white-paper-addressing-the-needs-in-co2-sequestration WHITE PAPER

Eco-Tec Releases White Paper Addressing The Needs In CO2 Sequestration
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]]> Jeff Thurston Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:56:59 +0000 Bentley Expert Designer: A New Paradigm in Ease of Use http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/97-bentley-expert-designer-a-new-paradigm-in-ease-of-use http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/97-bentley-expert-designer-a-new-paradigm-in-ease-of-use Download ]]> Jeff Thurston Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:40:30 +0000 Using AutoCAD Civil 3D for Hydrologic and Hydraulic Tasks http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/96-using-autocad-civil-3d-for-hydrologic-and-hydraulic-tasks http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/96-using-autocad-civil-3d-for-hydrologic-and-hydraulic-tasks Download]]> Jeff Thurston Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:34:58 +0000 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 – Project Management Workflow Using Autodesk Vault http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/95-autocad-civil-3d-2008-project-management-workflow-using-autodesk-vault http://www.vector1media.com/resources/white-papers/95-autocad-civil-3d-2008-project-management-workflow-using-autodesk-vault AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 – Project Management Workflow Using Autodesk Vault
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