displacements were solved by affine transformation into the geodetical measurements. Finally, we had geodetically measured object points, points from
Photomodeler processing, measured control points and a transformed satellite
photo plan (as an under layer photo plan). These data were then used for processing
to the base vector plan (see Fig. 3.10).
3.4.3 Citadel in Erbil Information System
After creating a virtual model (see Sect. 3.4), an information system according to
the given specifications was created. It consists of a photorealistic, virtual reality 3D
model of the monument, a database, and a web-based user interface. Objects of the
model have built-in interactive elements that allow the bi-directional connection
between the model and the database. The database stores detailed data of interest to
the archaeologists (Ardissone et al. 2013). The user interface enables comfortable
work with both the graphical data and the database content. The system allows
remote access and management of the data in the Internet environment. There are
different access rights for system administrators, specialists, and general (anonymous) users. The emphasis is placed on open source software usage.
All outputs were stored as a model of the Citadel. For valuable parts, an
interactive information system was created, in which archaeological, architectural,
building structural, restoration and next information are stored. Our citadel information system contains:
• Photo-realistic VR 3D model of the monument, database, web-based user
interface;
• User-friendly interface, different access rights, remote access;
• Interactive elements, bi-directional connection between model and database;
and
• Necessary – ordinary web browser with Java Script and cookies for working
with the database, for viewing the three model, one of several freeware plugins is
needed.
3.5 Discussion
Knowledge of behavior trends of techno-economic systems and processes is necessary for their further development prediction. Economic phenomena lead to
fluctuations in the uniform development. To understand the behavior mechanisms
of the area development and their long-term activity, it is necessary to analyze the
previous development.
It appears that with some exceptions the development of the area in time series
can be made using a relatively simple method based on interpreting aerial and
3 Combining Different Data Sources for City Growth Analysis. . .
57
Photomodeler processing, measured control points and a transformed satellite
photo plan (as an under layer photo plan). These data were then used for processing
to the base vector plan (see Fig. 3.10).
3.4.3 Citadel in Erbil Information System
After creating a virtual model (see Sect. 3.4), an information system according to
the given specifications was created. It consists of a photorealistic, virtual reality 3D
model of the monument, a database, and a web-based user interface. Objects of the
model have built-in interactive elements that allow the bi-directional connection
between the model and the database. The database stores detailed data of interest to
the archaeologists (Ardissone et al. 2013). The user interface enables comfortable
work with both the graphical data and the database content. The system allows
remote access and management of the data in the Internet environment. There are
different access rights for system administrators, specialists, and general (anonymous) users. The emphasis is placed on open source software usage.
All outputs were stored as a model of the Citadel. For valuable parts, an
interactive information system was created, in which archaeological, architectural,
building structural, restoration and next information are stored. Our citadel information system contains:
• Photo-realistic VR 3D model of the monument, database, web-based user
interface;
• User-friendly interface, different access rights, remote access;
• Interactive elements, bi-directional connection between model and database;
and
• Necessary – ordinary web browser with Java Script and cookies for working
with the database, for viewing the three model, one of several freeware plugins is
needed.
3.5 Discussion
Knowledge of behavior trends of techno-economic systems and processes is necessary for their further development prediction. Economic phenomena lead to
fluctuations in the uniform development. To understand the behavior mechanisms
of the area development and their long-term activity, it is necessary to analyze the
previous development.
It appears that with some exceptions the development of the area in time series
can be made using a relatively simple method based on interpreting aerial and
3 Combining Different Data Sources for City Growth Analysis. . .
57