Within the 3D Golf Course ™ environment, each hole can be viewed, navigated and identified at the touch of the screen. Options for the golfer are unlimited. The golfer has the ability to view the entire course in a map ("top view") perspective and more importantly, the golfer can toggle to a 3D layout (3 Dimensional [x, y, z]).
This new 3D perspective view allows the golfer to assess, strategize and commit to the planned golf approach while using, geo-specific, 4cm - high resolution imagery.
Our decision to use geospecific imagery vs. artist drawings was simple. We did not want false landscape creations or artist renditions.
We wanted the best, we wanted aerial photogrammetry (engineering certified aerial photography) of each golf course and we wanted very accurate topographic and 3D terrain models.
With every 3D Golf Course project, we fly each course using the Microsoft UltraCam, perform a field GPS survey using Leica terrestrial laser scanners, and geoprocess each 3D terrain and imagery model for maximum horizontal and vertical for accuracy.
Our final QA/QC is very rigorous including, 3D spatial analysis, and a multi-tiered review by our state licensed civil engineers. In compliance with traditional civil engineering, our GIS mapping principles, technologies and standards, are set forth by the ASPRS (American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing).
Technologies used in each 3D Golf Course mapping project include:
