Geospatial modeling system providing simulated tree trunks and branches for groups of tree crown vegetation points and related methods
US7917346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/188
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A geospatial modeling system may include a geospatial model data storage device containing geospatial model data including a plurality of groups of tree crown vegetation points and a display. The system may further include a processor cooperating with the geospatial model data storage device and the display for displaying a simulated tree trunk beneath a group of tree crown vegetation points, and displaying at least one level of simulated tree branches for the simulated tree trunk. Each tree branch may be positioned based upon determining a branch distal reference point beneath a cluster of tree crown vegetation points from among the group of tree crown vegetation points.
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