3D university campus

Posted by Mike Green on 07/03/2010 3 comments
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University campuses will be accessible via web browser and mobile device. Users will be able to freely navigate through a 3D replica of the real campus environment and trigger interactive interfaces that provide information (text, links, photos and video) in real time. The interfaces can be updated 24/7 by university officials. E-commerce can be conducted via the interfaces and the campus environment can be expanded to include surrounding biz and entertainment sectors.

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3D university campus

I agree with Matthew - not a Government project - but very interesting nonetheless.  Many Universities are looking into this, although maybe not in 3d.  At Bristol University we are working on a Mobile Web application that provides students with time and location sensitive data.

http://m.bristol.ac.uk/

The project is funded by Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) under their Business and Community Engagement Programme.

Mark Elley

Residential & Mobile IT Manager

University of Bristol

A job for the students, not the government...

This is an excellent project for the students on-site - but not something the Government should be getting involved with, in my opinion. Note also the security aspects of this - you wouldn't want to publish a full three-dimensional model of the inside of your house on the internet would you? With pictures of all the goods that burglars might like to steal?

3D university campus

Have a look at the 3D campus we set-up for Lancaster University.

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/estates/3dmap/index.htm

Constructed from laser scanning and ground based photogrametry. The campus model has a content management system linked to modeled objects.

It requires a plug-in so not perfect but its a start. When we have a standard 3D format hopefully this will improve.

Simon Mabey
Global City Modelling Champion
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