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High-Precision Optimization of BIM-3D GIS Models for Digital Twins: A Case Study of Santun River Basin

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D Geographic Information System (3D GIS) models provides high-precision spatial data for digital twin watersheds. To tackle the challenges of large data volumes and rendering latency in integrated models, this study proposes a three-step framework that uses Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs) as the base model and Open Scene Graph Binary (OSGB) as the target model: (1) geometric optimization through an angular weighting (AW)-controlled Quadric Error Metrics (QEM) algorithm; (2) Level of Detail (LOD) hierarchical mapping to establish associations between the IFC and OSGB models, and redesign scene paging logic; (3) coordinate registration by converting the IFC model's local coordinate system to the global coordinate system and achieving spatial alignment via the seven-parameter method. Applied to the Santun River Basin digital twin project, experiments with 10 water gate models show that the AW-QEM algorithm reduces average loading time by 15% compared to traditional QEM, while maintaining 97% geometric accuracy, demonstrating the method's efficiency in balancing precision and rendering performance.

Source: Sensors

DOI: 10.3390/s25154630

Authors: Zhengbing Yang, Mahemujiang Aihemaiti, Beilikezi Abudureheman, Hongfei Tao

Institution: Xinjiang Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137