Browser Based 3D for the Built Environment

Juho-Pekka Virtanen; Hannu Hyyppä; Matti Kurkela; Matti Vaaja; Tuulia Puustinen; Kaisa Jaalama; Arttu Julin; Matti Pouke; Antero Kukko; Tuomas Turppa; Lingli Zhu; Timo Ojala; Juha Hyyppä

doi:10.30672/njsr.67846

Browser Based 3D for the Built Environment

Juho-Pekka Virtanen, Hannu Hyyppä, Matti Kurkela, Matti Vaaja, Tuulia Puustinen, Kaisa Jaalama, Arttu Julin, Matti Pouke, Antero Kukko, Tuomas Turppa, Lingli Zhu, Timo Ojala, Juha Hyyppä

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Abstract

Digital 3D models have become a central tool for geo-information. For many participatory and collaborative applications, distributing these models easily is essential. Several technical solutions exist for creating online systems that facilitate the study of 3D models in the context of the built environment. First, we provide an overview on browser based interactive 3D visualizations through presenting a set of existing systems applied in Finland, and discussing their common properties and differences. Second, we experiment with an online 3D application development platform in order to obtain first-hand experience. The systems studied show a high potential for browser based 3D applications: interactive visualizations with multi-user characteristics and dynamic elements can be built by leveraging the 3D web technologies. Finally, we suggest a list of essential capabilities for online 3D visualization, covering the spectrum of possibilities available in modern web-based 3D.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	54-76
Number of pages	23
Journal	Nordic Journal of Surveying and Real Estate Research
Volume	13
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.30672/njsr.67846
Publication status	Published - 13 Dec 2018
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

3D
web tools
online
game engine
virtual

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Content Production and Use
Julin, A., Hyyppä, H., Keitaanniemi, A., Kauhanen, H., Ahlavuo, M., Ingman, M., Karvonen, S., Rantanen, T., Torkkel, A., Handolin, H., Vaaja, M. T. & Virtanen, J.
25/01/2017 → 31/12/2018
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
6Aika: 6Aika: Avoin kaupunkimalli avoimena innovaatioalustana
Ahlavuo, M., Julin, A., Hyyppä, H., Jaalama, K., Maksimainen, M. & Virtanen, J.
01/12/2015 → 28/02/2018
Project: EU: Structural funds EAKR (incl. Interreg)
COMBAT: Competence-Based Growth Through Integrated Disruptive Technologies of 3D Digitalization, Robotics, Geospatial Information and Image Processing/Computing - Point Cloud Ecosystem
Nieminen, J., Ahlavuo, M., Vaaja, M. T., Laitala, A., Julin, A., Hyyppä, H., Maksimainen, M., Lehtola, V., Ståhle, P., Haggren, H., Rantanen, T., Gullmets, H., Kauhanen, H., Jaalama, K., Ingman, M., Karvonen, S., Kurkela, M., Luhtala, L. & Virtanen, J.
01/05/2015 → 31/12/2017
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding

3D-studio (i3)
Matti Kurkela (Manager)
Department of Built Environment
Facility/equipment: Facility
i3 – Industry Innovation Infrastructure
Panu Sainio (Manager)
School of Engineering
Facility/equipment: Facility

Cities in 3D: Evolving visualization methods in urban planning
Mikael Ala-Ketola (Speaker) & Juho-Pekka Virtanen (Speaker)
14 Jun 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Content Production and Use

6Aika: 6Aika: Avoin kaupunkimalli avoimena innovaatioalustana

COMBAT: Competence-Based Growth Through Integrated Disruptive Technologies of 3D Digitalization, Robotics, Geospatial Information and Image Processing/Computing - Point Cloud Ecosystem

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Cities in 3D: Evolving visualization methods in urban planning

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