Virtual London
Covering the Greater London area, Virtual London is the first three-dimensional model of an entire major city ever developed. It was delivered in 2007 by London Connects (LC) on behalf of London’s public sector.
Major uses of Virtual London include
• Modelling large-scale developments
• Mapping complex 3-D data sets (such as air pollution)
• Deriving ‘fly through’ movies to aid communication with Londoners
Funded by LC, in conjunction with a contribution from the Department for Communities and Local Government, the model is licensed for use by the 33 London Boroughs and the Greater London Authority (excluding the functional bodies). The 3-D model itself was constructed by the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at University College London.
Further information on the model and its licensing can be found in the documents hosted on this web-page.
Data overview
The 3D model was created based on Ordnance Survey’s MasterMap Topography Layer and Infoterra’s 1-metre London LiDAR dataset. Infoterra’s 1-metre LiDAR dataset covers the London area within the M25 and was acquired in Summer 2005 using an Optech 2033 Laserscanner. OS MasterMap was used to provide the building outlines of the 3D Model while the LiDAR dataset was used to provide building height related attributes. All the original OS MasterMap attributes were retained in the 3D Model.
Related Documents:
Virtual London Guidance Document
Virtual London Summary Information
Guidance notes - 3D VL KML version
License Agreement Greater London 3d Model - final version
Contractor License Agreement Greater London
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