Abstract
3D Modeling of Interference within Microwave Transmission Corridors
Track: Modeling
Author
The City of Houston has proposed the construction of fifty-four new microwave transmission towers to enhance emergency response efforts. The GIS Division was asked by the Information and Technology Department to develop a method for modeling and visualizing the proposed microwave transmission corridors in order to locate any possible obstructions to the transmission signals. Using LIDAR and transmission corridor elevation models, a sophisticated process was developed to identify existing obstructions, indicate future building height restrictions, and to efficiently illustrate the impacts of different planning scenarios. This presentation is directed at those who may be asked to undertake a similar project for modeling spatial networks in a 3D environment, and would like to see an example of progress from conception through completion. The discussion will explain the project's design, the variety of geoprocessing and visualization methods used, the results, and their implication in the planning process.
Larry Nierth
City of Houston P&D
611 Walker (6th floor)
houston, Texas 77002
United States
Phone: 713-837-7893
E-mail: larry.nierth@cityofhouston.net
Daniel Bally
City of Houston Planning and Development
611 Walker St.
6th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
United States
Phone: (713) 837-7787
E-mail: daniel.bally@cityofhouston.net