Fluvial geomorphic landscape design computer software
US7596418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B25/06
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system is provided for producing erosionally stable fluvial geomorphic landscape designs in a computer aided design environment. A topography input module is configured to access a three-dimensional model of existing topography of a site, while a data input module is configured to receive climatic and hydrological data associated with the site. A channel geometry module is configured to utilize the three-dimensional model and the data to generate dimensions for one or more proposed ephemeral channels. A design surface module generates a graphical view of a proposed landform at the site using the existing topography, the proposed ephemeral channels, and optionally, various complementary topographic features.
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