09-09, 13:00–16:00 (America/Chicago), Harris Stowe
The workshop describes processes and tools used by the author and his team to build and consume digital twins for urban environments. Participants will gain exclusive insights into the development of digital twins to consume them within MapStore WebGIS framework
In an era where urban development demands innovative solutions, this workshop describes processes and tools used by the author and his team to build and consume digital twins for urban environments. Leveraging the latest advancements in open-source geospatial technology, we will guide attendees through the process of transforming vector data and point cloud datasets into 3D models using open-source tools in order to consume them within MapStore WebGIS framework (thanks to its support for Cesium JS) and consequently within the GeoNode platform. This hands-on session is designed around the implementation of pipelines and cutting-edge 3D visualization techniques, directly applicable to real-world urban contexts.
Participants will gain exclusive insights into the development of digital twins, drawing upon our team's extensive experience with urban reconstruction projects. The workshop will showcase how these digital replicas serve as essential tools for urban planning, facilitating detailed analysis, scenario planning and public engagement.
Attendees will be provided with sample data from a selected city in the US, offering a unique opportunity to learn skills to convert and visualize this data on the web using 3D Tiles format within a MapStore instance. This process not only demonstrates the conversion of geospatial data into 3D Tiles format ready to be served over the web but also underscores the importance of interoperability and accessibility in geospatial data management.
Through this workshop, participants will:
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Learn how to effectively convert vector (shapefiles) and point cloud (las) data into 3DTiles format compatible with MapStore and Cesium JS.
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Explore the MapStore WebGIS application for enhanced 3D visualization and GIS capabilities using the generated 3D Tiles.
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Get access to a docker artifact containing the tools presented during the webinar with sample data from the open data portal of Washington DC to replicate the process
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Engage in hands-on exercises that illustrate the creation and utilization of 3D digital twins, from data conversion to visualization and analysis within a MapStore framework.
This session is ideal for GIS professionals, urban planners, researchers, and anyone interested in the forefront of geospatial technology and urban development.
A repository with a docker solution will be provided to the attendees to facilitate the setup of all needed tools. A basic understanding of python and javascript languages is needed even if most of the processes and interactions will be done with a dedicated user interface.
Join us to explore how the synergy between MapStore, GeoNode and innovative 3D data processing can pave the way for smarter, more sustainable urban futures.
