By: Admin | Posted on: 08 Mar 2017
3D Modelling
Course description
This course discusses the three-dimensional (3D) modelling of the built environment into computer based, well-structured abstractions. The module covers large parts of the entire process of deciding what kind of phenomena should be measured, determining the appropriate level of abstraction and deciding on appropriate data structuring. The focus of this course is on 3D representations and structuring.
Course objectives
After the course the student should be able to:
Course outline
Schedule | Topic |
Day 1 | Lecture: 3D representations : - Voxels, Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) - Boundary representation Practicum: 3D data structure in PostGIS (geometry and topology) |
Day 2 | Lecture: 3D models: - Geometry models - 3D Topological models Practicum: 3D data structure in PostGIS (geometry and topology) |
Day 3 | Lecture: 3D DBMS - Geometric data structures - Topological data structures 3D file formats (Shape, VRML, X3D, pdf, CityGML, IFC). Practicum: 3D data structure in PostGIS (geometry and topology) |
Day 4 | Lecture: 3D semantics - CityGML, - IFC Practicum: 3D data structure in PostGIS (geometry and topology) |
Day 5 | Lecture: 3D operations on 3D models - metric (distance, volume, buffer), - topological (9i model) Practicum: 3D data structure in PostGIS (geometry and topology) |
Day 6 | Discussions and presentations |
Total Lectures | 18 hours |
Ubiquitous Positioning and Location-based Services in Mobile Devices
Course description
This short course will briefly introduce the fundamental positioning theory and methodologies based on the sensors and RF radios built in smartphones. It covers the positioning solutions for indoor and outdoor environments. The course will be concluded with a lecture of location-based services with live demonstrations.
Course objectives
Upon successful completion of this short course, students should:
Course outline
Lecture 1: Introduction to ubiquitous positioning in smartphone
Lecture 2: Outdoor positioning with GNSS
Lecture 3: Outdoor positioning with RF radio signals
Lecture 4: Indoor Positioning
Lecture 5: Location-based services
Course methods
The course contents are taught through lectures and demonstrations. Students will be required to work out assignments.
Course assessment
The course grade depends on students’ performance in class activities, assignments, and final exam.
Reading
Handout and copies of PowerPoint slides.
Prerequisites
None.
