Surface models are frequently used for many applications in geosciences. Models with different scales, variety of data sources, alternative construction approaches and data representations are examples of research issues related to this field. One shared aim is to achieve quality models that satisfy the required needs while remaining efficient. Moreover, controlling data integrity and coherence is essential for many applications that involve decision making.
The aim of the conference is to present and discuss new methods, issues and challenges encountered in all parts of the complex process of gradual development and application of digital surface models. The process covers data capture, data generation, storage, model creation, validation, manipulation, utilization and visualization. Each stage requires adequate methods and contains issues which may substantially decrease the value of the model. Furthermore, the conference provides a platform to discuss about requirements, features and research approaches for virtual reality, 3D modelling, continuous field modelling and other geosciences applications. (Read More)
Topics:
Optical remote sensing for elevation data
LIDAR for elevation data
Radar interferometry for elevation data
GPS for elevation data
Other sources of elevation data
Elevation data integration
Surface model creation
Surface model statistics
Surface model storage (including data formats, standardization, database)
High resolution DMR
Fractal and chaos for surfaces
Feature extraction
Geomorphology
Analysis of surface models
Surface models for hydrology, meteorology, climatology
Surface models for pollution
Surface models for agriculture and forestry
Surface models for signal spreading
Surface models for visibility studies
Surface models for geology (structural, mining)
Surface models for environmental science
Surface models for human geography
Surface models for urban geography
Spatial infrastructures for surface models (including web services)
Uncertainty of surface models and digital terrain analysis
Surface model visual enhancement and rendering
Surface model for 3D visualization and VRML
Surface model for animations
