Terrain and site models
Physical models of mountains, quarries, industrial and tourism zones built from topographic plans, digital terrain models or drone data.
A terrain model shows the three-dimensional shape of an area — hills, valleys, slopes and riverbeds — together with the objects on it. Such models are used for master planning of large areas, presenting tourism and resort zones, mining and quarry projects, industrial parks, road and reservoir schemes, and for education and museum displays.
As a surveying company, we base every model on accurate elevation data: a topographic plan, a digital terrain model (DTM), drone photogrammetry or laser scanning results. The data are processed in Civil 3D and GIS software, the terrain is brought to the chosen scale, and the vertical scale can be slightly exaggerated for visual clarity where appropriate.
The terrain is produced by layered laser cutting, CNC milling or 3D printing. Roads, buildings, water bodies, vegetation, contour lines and boundaries are shown with colour and texture. Project zones can be highlighted, made removable or fitted with illuminated indicators.
When you need it
- Presenting tourism and resort zones
- Planning quarry and mining projects
- Master plans for industrial parks and large sites
- Discussing road, dam and reservoir projects
- Museum, education and exhibition displays
What's included
- Collecting or preparing elevation data
- Processing the terrain model in Civil 3D/GIS
- Choosing scale and vertical exaggeration
- Laser cutting, CNC milling or 3D printing
- Showing roads, buildings and water bodies
- Painting, texture and legend
How we work
- Defining the area boundaries and purpose
- Checking existing data, surveying if needed
- Preparing and approving the digital model
- Producing and painting the model
- Delivery and installation
Deliverables
- Finished terrain model with base and cover
- Digital terrain model (DTM)
- Legend and explanatory panel
- Illuminated indicators on request
