Introducing City4CFD, your gateway to seamless urban 3D modelling for microscale flow simulations! This open-source software (GitHub code) revolutionises how we reconstruct city geometries.
With City4CFD, creating detailed urban 3D scenes (with terrain and buildings) from point clouds is automated and intuitive, complete with imprinted surfaces like green areas and water bodies. Its versatility allows you to reconstruct buildings in various levels of detail, combining data from multiple sources:
- Fusion of 2D polygons and point clouds for precise reconstruction
- Footprint extrusion using height or floor-number attributes
- Import of existing 3D building models for effortless integration
The result? A watertight, seamlessly integrated 3D geometry ready for high-resolution microscale simulations. City4CFD transforms city modelling into an exciting, efficient, and open-access experience.
Calling all urban simulation enthusiasts! Whether you're diving into microscale simulations or conducting high-precision measurements, City4CFD is your go-to tool for crafting 3D city geometries tailored to your needs. Perfect for anyone needing to reconstruct detailed 3D models for urban analysis—because every simulation deserves a flawless foundation!
Participants can bring their own laptops, simply ensure QGIS and ParaView are installed on your device beforehand, and you’ll be all set to embark on this interactive journey. Let's make urban modelling accessible, engaging, and fun!