Modelling complex real world data, such as terrain elevation, can allow for unique observations and understanding of landscapes. This workshop will teach two methods of creating 3D printable models of elevation on the earth’s surface, one using a simple web application and the other using the GIS software ArcScene and a Digital Elevation Model file. There will be a hands-on activity using the web application and a simple app based editing tool (Meshmixer). This exercise would be suitable for classrooms to enhance understandings maps and elevation, as well as building tactile models of landscape for alternative means of experiencing map data.
Please bring a laptop with Meshmixer installed. Meshmixer will be necessary for the hands on part of the exercise and can be found here:
http://meshmixer.com/download.html
