Mapping agency Ordnance Survey has partnered with the government of Singapore to develop a standardised data model to store digital 3D images of cities and landscapes. The firm will work closely with the National University of Singapore to develop algorithms for automated conversion of IFC-BIM construction industry data into the CityGML format. The conversion is aimed at reducing costs in creating and updating semantically enriched 3D city models. Bernard Spragg, Ordnance Survey’s technical product manager, said that the development of digital standards could help increase collaboration between government agencies in the city-state.
Mapping agency Ordnance Survey has partnered with the government of Singapore to develop a standardised data model to store digital 3D images of cities and landscapes. The firm will work closely with the National University of Singapore to develop algorithms for automated conversion of IFC-BIM construction industry data into the CityGML format. The conversion is aimed at reducing costs in creating and updating semantically enriched 3D city models. James Crawford, Ordnance Survey’s technical product manager, said that the development of digital standards could help increase collaboration between government agencies in the city-state.