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Tool for Accessing Stereoscopic Images on the Web
This project will introduce a new category of geospatial data to the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure: stereoscopic imagery (two different images of the same subject viewed simultaneously, giving the impression of depth). The project will develop a unique Web server that allows people to view stereoscopic images and perform certain functions (measurements, annotations, etc.) using those images. Among other things, the project will enhance the use of aerial photographs, which are the first step in the long and expensive process of compiling information for topographic databases. At present, the information in topographic databases rapidly becomes outdated and represents only a portion of the information available from the original aerial photographs. With this new and inexpensive tool, users can tap directly into the original data sources. Via the Internet and the Intranet, they can access aerial photographs and then view the images stereoscopically-a valuable ability for anyone who, for instance, wants to check elevations. This new Web server will give users, including Canadian municipalities and public security organizations, access to important land-based information in greater detail and at a lower cost than other existing processes.
Primary Partner:
Géomatic EMCO
Lévis,
Quebec;
Partners: Intélec Géomatique Inc.; Les Systèmes Géomatiques DVP-GS Inc.; Université Laval; City of Longueuil; City of Lévis; City of Montréal; City of Toronto; City of Sherbrooke; Department of National Defence; Ministère des Ressources naturelles du Québec; SGF-Rexfor; La Sûreté du Québec
Funding From GeoConnections: $189,805.00 ( 32.8 %)
Estimated Inception Date: Summer, 2001
Estimated Completion Date: Fall, 2002
Deliverables from this project benefitted the following provinces: All provinces