A development map displayed viewing the future site



This is a 1:20,000 scale model of the Mount Arrowsmith watershed on Vancouver Island.



People are intrigued by landform models. This is the reaction within a minute of placing this model on a table at Mount Washington ski resort.



Clo-ose on Harbour on Vancouver Island



A highway overpass model



This small section of the larger Linley Valley 3D topographical map shows the effective use of colour, texture and labeling to produce realistic, clearly understood, models.



This Nanaimo Lakes 3D map illustrates the watershed limits affecting the Nanaimo water supply



Quadra Island 3D map showing salmon streams and spawning grounds

A New Technology That Makes 3D Topographical Landform Models Realistic and Affordable

The Innovation

The traditional method of building 3D topographical contour models involved a long process of cutting layers of material. These were stacked on top of each other to form the model. TRENTEC models are produced from one piece of material, which is formed to produce a realistic surface. Natural and structural features, information and design can be incorporated onto the model as required.

Some of the features that can be included on a TRENTEC 3 D model are:

• Roads, buildings, structural or engineered components
• Environmental details, land, water and surface textures
• Air Photo or satellite images
• Underwater features with a transparent surface
• Geological cross sections
• Subsurface engineering

TRENTEC three-dimensional models can be produced to almost any size or scale. The materials used are lightweight and durable. Examples of scales are:

• A model representing an area of land 40 kilometers x 20 kilometers, modeled at a scale of 1:20,000 would produce an actual model size 2 meters x 1 meter. See the Mount Arrowsmith watershed photo.
• A model representing an area of land 1000 meters x 800 meters at a scale of 1:1000 would produce an actual model size 100 centimeters x 80 centimeters.

The ratio of vertical to horizontal can be exaggerated if required to demonstrate added depth perspective.

TRENTEC models are lightweight and portable, making them practical for:

1. PUBLIC DISPLAY

Wall or table mount safely in public areas such as tourist centres, golf clubhouses, ski lodges, park interpretive centres, resort reception areas, marinas, facility lobbies and other gathering spots.

2. PRESENTATIONS

Mount a model on the board room wall; take it to a meeting; display it at an open house, trade fair or conference; show your concept at a job site.

3. AT WORK

Map out access roads, plan a development, define watercourses; display it in the office to show your work area to clients and visitors; use it to visualize remote site work.

4. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Use a model at an emergency center, community meeting, planning session or training class to define risks and solutions such as evacuation routes, avalanche control and response, primary obstacles, access to services, aircraft or helicopter landing sites, flood prevention strategy, and other critical information.

5. EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENT

Locate the watershed boundaries; re-create the glacial shift; locate micro-climates and wildlife populations.

6. HAVING FUN!

Plan an adventure or a hike in the wilderness; replay the round of golf again; plan a ski run; chart your course on the water.

The list of practical uses for a 3D model is endless!

Do YOU need a 3D Model?

YES, if you are involved in any aspect of geographical and topographical work such as a:

• PLANNER, DEVELOPER, ENGINEER, FORESTER, MINER, PILOT
• EDUCATOR, RESEARCHER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, CLIMATOLOGIST
• GOVERNMENT LEADER, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
• EMERGENCY PLANNER, SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATOR
• TOURISM MANAGER/PROMOTER, SKI RESORT, GOLF COURSE
• SERVICE INDUSTRY, HIGHWAYS MAINTENANCE
• DIVER, MARINE NAVIGATOR ...

...the list is endless.

Demands for our 3D mapping services are increasing so we can provide this service on an availability basis only. Send us an email and we will try to accommodate your 3D mapping needs as soon as possible.