3D mesh models

3D mesh models are three-dimensional visualizations of objects covered with image textures from oblique aerial photographs. The model is created by applying algorithms for automatically matching common points on all photos—both oblique and vertical—using data from laser scanning.

Figure 1 Example of a 3D mesh model for the city of Malbork
Figure 1 Example of a 3D mesh model for the city of Malbork

3D mesh models can be downloaded for free using the indexes available on the website www.geoportal.gov.pl in the “Data to download” layer group:

Figure 2 Illustration of the data download process from www.geoportal.gov.pl
Figure 2 Illustration of the data download process from www.geoportal.gov.pl

An alternative method for downloading data is to connect to the WMS service available at: https://mapy.geoportal.gov.pl/wss/service/PZGIK/NMT/WMS/ModeleSiatkowe3D using free software such as QGIS.

Figure 3 Illustration of the process of downloading an orthophotomap sheet in QGIS
Figure 3 Illustration of the process of downloading an orthophotomap sheet in QGIS