Interactive 3D geodesign tool for multidisciplinary wind turbine planning.

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Geographic Information Science
• Computer Science

Background:

• Wind turbine site planning involves diverse stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
• An integrated information system is crucial for a unified understanding of wind turbine aspects.
• Existing systems may lack the interactivity and real-time feedback needed for complex planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an interactive and intuitive 3D system for wind turbine site planning.
• To support iterative design loops based on geodesign principles.
• To enhance data accessibility and interoperability in multidisciplinary planning processes.

Main Methods:

• Developed Falcon, an interactive 3D system integrating GIS, game engines, and analytical models.
• Implemented tiling techniques and open standard web services for geospatial data handling.
• Incorporated game engine techniques (e.g., collision detection) for real-time environmental impact modeling (noise, visibility).

Main Results:

• Falcon provides real-time feedback on multiple wind turbine aspects, performing efficiently across various settings.
• The system enables independent environmental impact estimations within a unified platform.
• Interactivity and real-time performance facilitate seamless scenario exploration and stakeholder discussion.

Conclusions:

• Falcon offers a unified platform for wind turbine site planning, enhancing collaboration and decision-making.
• The system's flexible architecture and open web standards ensure broad applicability and data interoperability.
• Real-time environmental analysis empowers stakeholders to explore scenarios and their impacts effectively.