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Mapview

Ok, this is pretty cool. Greg Collecutt at the UQ physics dept. has put together a small application called Mapview.

This allows you to make 3D models from topographic maps. In a perfect case of, “here’s one I prepared earlier”, Greg has already done Mt Bowen.

mt bowen 3d
This image is from Greg Collecutt’s website.

mt bowen 3d
And this is a rotated version.

So, you aspiring Mt Bowen climbers can now visit Greg’s website and download the following files:

1. The application (200k)
and
2. The Mt Bowen files (200k)

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5 Responses to “Mapview”

  1. Dunc says:
    June 29th, 2005 at 4:29 pm

    That is pretty sweet!

  2. lock says:
    July 1st, 2005 at 9:31 am

    Very cool, but I tried using it last night and it looks like it would take a fair bit of practice to master. Bowen is indeed FAT.

  3. tom says:
    July 1st, 2005 at 9:36 am

    Yeah, I tried doing the El Cap wall in CA, but it was pretty tricky. You need a map where the contours are fairly well spaced.

  4. Zoe says:
    July 1st, 2005 at 12:41 pm

    hey everyone who’s coming to Townsville - dont forget the “You Can’t Wear That In Townsville” party on Saturday 16th - see previous post comments for more info!

    it’s at our house, so if you’re staying there, you can’t avoid it!

  5. timtim says:
    July 1st, 2005 at 5:59 pm

    does that mean i can wear shoes as my costume?

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