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Terrain Model
from PIER PROJECT ALMANAC
by F . S
In my exploration of site context, I used LiDAR detection data (provided by the UK Governments Department for Environment) to create a Topographically accurate miniature of Newhaven.
The process was unfortunately not as simple as I had originally hoped,however I committed to creating this model as not only was it a learning experience and a valuable resource for myself, but to my studio colleagues, as I provided them with a set of nine plaster cast highly accurate miniatures to incorporate into their own projects.
The model was made available online to be viewed via website-link.
The file was printed out into a one white high resolution model and one grey lower resolution model to the scale of 1:10000.
The high resolution model was used to create an inverse silicon mold, which was then used to create plaster copies for free use and referencing.
Programs in order used:
1. Chrome - ( downloading .asc files )
2. LasTools ( converting .asc to .LAS/.las/.LAZ/.laz)
3. 3DEM ( converting .LAS/.las/.LAZ/.laz to .dem )
4. ArcGIS ( converting .dem to Obj. )
5. [A piece of custom code to fix a few errors made by some of the older programs]
6. Blender ( viewing )
7. 3Dprint (for Printing out )
