Hassan Sadiq Himex: 2017

Europe is Taking 3D Mapping to New Levels

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Over the past decade, the ability to generate, maintain, as well as utilize geological information in three-dimension has indeed come quite far. The technology used to be available only to tests that are private-based. However, it is finally making its way to take the very first few steps in bringing things to a much larger scale- a nationwide scale.

A recent move by EuroSDR aims at being able to use the technology to bring 3D mapping to the national level. EuroSDR, the cooperation group responsible for body Spatial Data research in Europe, has made the move to create a Working Group that will help tackle this particular update.

Back in the day, questions about the implementation of national three-dimensional models used to be a matter of if. These days, with the emergence of new and more sophisticated technology the question has easily turned to when. For the creation of effective strategies on 3D issues, a working group was formed two years ago. The purpose is to find the best practices as well as the best technology that can be applied to this undertaking. The group is also responsible for investigating how past data sets that are in 2D can be used in 3D models. It makes a lot of sense to use the existing data from mapping agencies in Europe in order to come up with this new map.

To allow more focus on the project, less and less attention is dedicated to production. Instead, geodata from external suppliers is used. When it comes to the use of 3D technology, the focus is on the proper integration of data. It is expected that the finished model can be unveiled by the year 2019.

Poland is presently in a planning stage. In-depth studies are now being conducted to help take into consideration the customer needs. In Switzerland, Swisstopo has successfully completed ports, roads, administrative boundaries, as well as other specific objects that are on the map. The agency has opted to use swissALT1 3D which is a precise and sophisticated model for digital elevation. It is being updated every six years. Present work is focused on water, vegetation, and buildings. A functional web viewer that will be open to the public is expected to be unveiled next year.

3D projects are also being started in Sweden. A framework has been finalized by all agencies involved along with a test platform that is aimed to have spatial data displayed on 3D. It is expected that by the year 2020, a three dimensional model for the whole country will be available.

All these progress and development only shows how 3D mapping is taking huge leaps in the present world. It is, after all, a very useful tool that plays a crucial role in speeding up planning and building processes as well as create appropriate conditions that ensure civil protection. For more information on 3D mapping and its impact to the world, Hassan Sadiq of WRLD can assist you. For the latest updates and developments in 3D mapping, as well as more details on the work that Hassan Sadiq does, visit here.

Benefits of 3D Mapping to Civil Engineers

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3D mapping has revolutionized the way civil engineers perform their jobs these days. It has certainly reduced the time that these professionals usually need to design, maintain, or analyze an infrastructure. The same is true when it comes to implementing changes. Intelligent 3D models that are rich in information are able to span the entire lifestyle of an infrastructure. This includes covering not just the planning stages but its operation and succeeding maintenance as well.

If there is one thing that civil engineering professionals can get out of the use of this technology it is that it allows them a better understanding of the performance of their project. The technology, after all, allows for faster responses to changes and is able to maintain data more consistently.

Accomplishing more with 3D models

Professionals in the field use 3D mapping when it comes to surveying, designing, analyzing, drafting, documenting, as well as defining workflows in every civil project. It is useful in corridor designs, layout for rail tracks, bridge modeling, as well as geotechnical modeling.

Civil engineers are able to transform their design models through its use with the help of surface modeling visualizations, base map creation, as well as reality capture. The use of 3D mapping allows for the optimisation of project performance too.

Simplifying base map drawings

Base map drawings used to be a very time-consuming part of any civil project. The processes involved are aplenty. The fact that it needs a wide variety of data means that it can be a real challenge to have all of the information reflected onto the base map precisely and accurately.

The presence of 3D mapping ensures that the data types can now be easily connected to form the base map drawing. Gathering information becomes so much easier such as in the case of soil types, centre lines along the road, zoning limits, boundaries, contours, control benchmarks, as well as aerial photographs that are high resolution.

More efficient site inspections

With drones being majorly used to capture images and data on the air, site inspections no longer have to suffer from the usual issue of shadowing caused by any nearby object. Scans are quicker and very cost effective too. Today, field engineers utilize drones to carry out inspections in their various sites and locations. This is most useful especially in sites that are much larger in scale or in those areas where access may be restricted or security may be a little questionable.

Designers of 3D mapping and modeling promise that there is more that can be expected from the industry. In the future, drones should already have the ability to scan clouds as well as scan volumetric items in sites. It can also be fashioned to help assess the health in a construction site which can, in turn, help better look after construction workers.

If you think that your business can possibly benefit from the use of 3D mapping technology, contact Hassan Sadiq to get more information. He is the chairman of WRLD, which is a company focused on creating interactive, fun, and stylised maps for various applications. More information on Hassan Sadiq can be accessed here.

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The Advantages of Projection Mapping Experiences

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The technology and technique of projection mapping is now well understood in today’s modern world. So, while the mainstream media is no longer a sensation in itself, the experience conveyed by projection mapping projects can continue to have great impacts.

With this said, only 5% of the population in UK have seen an architectural projection show on the screen and only 1% have witnessed it at a live event. The latest projection mapping show was seen recently at Lumiere London. The show featured a circus themed exhibit projected into a warehouse in Granary Square which attracted large crowds that King’s Cross Station had to be closed and people were asked to stay at home. Projection mapping is far from over, we are just starting to get better and better at it.

Projection mapping can certainly work to the advantage of brands because now we have the technology and skills to do so much more. Usually, projections and artworks are needed to be viewed at a distance. Because of this, it has reduced the potential for direct interactivity, rightly seen as crucial for engaging an audience. Looking beyond shows projected on a looming façade, we can now use projection mapping to create completely immersive spaces. We can now transform any venue, from restaurants to nightclubs, an exhibition space with conjuring stories and worlds without any limit. And not just imagery, we believe projection mapping experiences should now be multi-sensory. It must be able to use audio, smell, touch and through interaction, our minds, so it can lay down powerful and long-lasting memories.

Why are projection mapping experiences important? Because our most striking memories are stitched together by the interplay of all our senses. If we remember something, our behavior and attitude is more likely to be inspired by it. Influencing behaviors is the key behind any campaign, so events need to create experiences which will be unforgettable.

Here at WRLD, we are using projection mapping on places, objects and landmarks to avoid the need for external mounting of equipment. We are turning the world and all types of objects into interactive displays. WRLD is combining projection mapping with the scanning of environments to enable the projected content to behave as if it were physically there. We are looking forward to the next years of projection mapping and are excited by the potential for technical innovation and improvements in the artistry and craft that this experience brings.

Founded in 2010, WRLD has so far raised $11.8M (£9.2M) in funding. Previous applications of their 3D mapping technology include partnerships with CISCO, Samsung and the V&A Museum in Dundee. For more information about 3D mapping visit Hassan Sadiq Himex blog and watch the Hassan Sadiq Himex video here.

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A Map of Dreams

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Hassan Sadiq is the chairman of WRLD, which is global, collaborative effort to build a more intelligent representation of the world. Our platform makes it easier to make informed decision on consequential problem spaces by providing a human layer of understanding to them. We’re helping our partners solve problems like game engineers do, valuing quality, performance and engagement Here some thoughts from Hassan Sadiq WRLD colleague Faizaan Ghauri about maps.

Faizaan Ghauri wants maps to be a lot less like old, crunchy scrolls and a lot more like the city itself. He wants a living, breathing map. He thinks navigation should be fun. Ghauri is the head of the 3D mapping platform WRLD, formerly known as eeGeo. WRLD’s maps of the globe are accurate, comprehensive, and even go indoors. They also look a lot like a video game.

That’s by design, Ghauri says. “It’s inherently a lot more engaging than your typical Google or Apple Maps,” he says of the platform. According to Ghauri, his data shows users spend three times longer on WRLD maps then on their more respectable competitors. WRLD’s platform allows mapping for web browsers and mobile, as well as augmented and virtual reality. Ghauri, whose background is in the video game industry, thinks that more and more people will be moving toward these latter mind-bending technology in the future — and taking their maps with them.

Right now, the majority of WRLD’s maps are used by private companies. While numerous mapping companies have experimented with indoor mapping, most require that those maps become public. WRLD allows companies to choose whether they want their maps to be public or private. That allows for transportation hubs to be mapped from the inside out and shared with everyone. But mostly it means that a company can map its assets. WRLD hopes that he can connect game developers with his true-to-life 3D maps to make immersive experiences like Pokémon Go available everywhere. This could be an advantage to gaming, but also to museums, tour companies, and more.

There’s also the potential to use these maps to enhance the driving experience. While Apple, Google, and other mapping apps can get you from point A to point B, Ghauri thinks WRLD should be able to do that and make the experience more fun. The app shows you where you are and lets you search for where else you might go. But for those looking forward to a future of autonomous cars that make mornings leisurely, the setup looks pretty sweet.

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3D Mapping for Gaming

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Hassan Sadiq is chairman of successful 3D mapping company WRLD, its exciting time at WRLD as they further developed their technology. Here is how 3D mapping is used in gaming.

The greatness by which technology has changed gaming is very high. Currently, virtual reality devices transform our homes into gaming environments. Users can play games with their house as the gaming environment. The technology itself is relatively new and expensive making it unaffordable for many. London-based company, WRLD, has taken the challenge to create a programmable 3D model of the entire world. This map will be very useful to game developers who want to create a kind of virtual reality gaming feeling by incorporating relevant familiar locations into their games.

The 3D map of the world is being developed by gaming Stalwarts, who previously worked on Lego Series, Lemmings, and Grand Theft Auto. The maps will not only be used in gaming but also in virtual reality and augmented reality. What makes these maps different from Apples’ and Google’s, is the fact that they are manipulable and programmable. The maps will enable users to highlight every building with reduced efficiency.

The model is like a gaming world though it has factual geometrics and geographical positioning. They are as accurate as satellite data, and Google maps.

WRLD have landed deals to map for international clients. Even though the first maps were not designed for commercial use, it has already received 4.5 million downloads.

WRLD have been working on the global mapping technology for years. WRLD created a 3D model of Japan that had hundreds of thousands of building, railway line, and mountains in three weeks. Since then they have expanded it with cherry blossom and bullet trains.

Apart from gaming, the more practical realization of the global map will include pointing out where products are located in a shopping centre to aid customers to navigate quickly or even tracking patients and equipment in a hospital to ensure sufficient efficiency. As WRLD proceeds with the creation of a global map, it is also concentrating on its next challenge that is mapping interior space and develops a product for virtual reality. WRLD knows that the world needs a unique virtual reality, and they are working to make it available.

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