Visual Simulation

The visual simulation industry creates reality in a controlled environment. Pacific Geomatics has several years of experience building multi-resolution data sets for visual simulation. Using specialized techniques developed for visual simulation, we match colour and blend resolution to create a perfect seamless transition between data sets. Satellite imagery provides a real picture of the world that is the perfect base for re-creating reality.

Landsat is used for the outer buffer area, typically in the 50 nautical mile to 8 nautical mile range. Visual features:

• landscape
• infrastructure

SPOT 5 Panchromatic merged with Landsat is used for the middle buffer area of 8 nautical miles to 3 nautical miles. Visual features:

• urban features - roads and buildings
• agricultural features - crops and vegetation
• major landmarks

IKONOS & Quickbird High Resolution is used from the Inner Airport area of 3 nautical miles:

• buildings and houses
• vehicles - cars, trucks, aircraft
• trees and vegetation

Images: DigitalGlobe

Digital Elevation Models:

• SRTM, Aster, SPOT, IKONOS
• worldwide coverage
• up to 2m with IKONOS

Image: Space Imaging