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3D Spatial Visualization

Adding height to location data, viewed in three dimensions

A flat map can't show floor or elevation. GrowSpace adds a Z-axis height value to X/Y coordinates so crane, equipment, and personnel positions can be viewed in real 3D space.

CORE LOGIC

3D Coordinate Calculation & Visualization Architecture

The core technology behind this: adding a Z-axis (height) value to real-time position coordinates and aligning them with a 3D spatial model of the site for visualization.
※ Actual coordinate-alignment precision may vary depending on floor-plan data and installation conditions.

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1. X/Y/Z Coordinate Calculation

Adds a Z-axis (height) value to positioning results such as TDOA to produce true 3D coordinates instead of flat ones — capturing the position of vertically-moving assets such as crane hooks or elevated equipment.

Method: Point-in-Polygon (PIP)
Complexity: O(n) per polygon
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2. 3D Spatial Mapping

Aligns the computed coordinates with a 3D spatial model built from floor plans and equipment layout. Matching the coordinate system to the site's actual floors, zones, and equipment positions gives the location data real spatial meaning.

Avg Latency: < 100ms (Engine)
Throughput: 1000+ position updates/sec (varies by alignment method)
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3. Real-Time Rendering & Visualization

Streams aligned 3D coordinates to the dashboard in real time. Filter by floor or zone to view only the range you need.

Logic: Finite State Machine
Events: Webhook, MQTT

※ Considerations for Deployment

  • Existing CAD floor plans and equipment-layout data improve coordinate-alignment accuracy.
  • More floors and zones mean more upfront work to build the 3D model.
  • Field of view and filtering methods can be customized to fit site conditions.

System Integration

3D Spatial Data Integration Standards

3D location data goes beyond simple display on a monitoring screen — it's integrated with the site's floor-plan and equipment data.

3D Viewer & Dashboard

Visualization Engine

Streams live coordinates into a 3D viewer. Supports site-specific view configurations, including floor/zone filters and equipment-centered views.

  • Output: WebGL-based 3D rendering
  • Update: Real-time coordinate streaming
  • Format: JSON coordinate stream

Floor Plan & Equipment Integration

CAD Integration

Aligns the coordinate system of existing CAD floor plans and equipment-layout data with the location data. For new deployments, the coordinate system is set based on the site's floor plans.

  • Input: CAD/floor-plan coordinate system
  • Pull: Data Stream·DB Access
  • Format: GeoJSON / coordinate mapping table

Technology Comparison

3D Spatial Visualization by Positioning Method

When handling positions in multi-floor or vertical spaces, the limitations of each representation method should be considered.

Spec2D Map DisplayCCTV Visual CheckGrowSpace 3D Location Visualization
Elevation (Z-Axis) DisplayNot possible (flat only)Possible (camera-angle dependent)Possible (coordinate-based)
Multi-Floor / Vertical Space SupportRequires switching between floor viewsBlind spots occurUnified view within a single 3D space
Real-Time PerformanceReal-time (flat only)Real-time, but requires continuous human observationReal-time, with automatic coordinate updates
Deployment ComplexityLowLow (camera install only)Moderate (requires floor-plan alignment)
Spatial Awareness

See it in space, not just numbers

Brings location data scattered across floors and elevations together into a single 3D space, so you can grasp the site at a glance.

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3D Location Visualization Process

The process of adding height information to flat coordinates to render the entire space in three dimensions.

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1. Coordinate Collection

Collects X, Y, Z coordinates from positioning results.

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2. Spatial Alignment

Aligns the coordinate system with floor-plan and equipment-layout data.

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3. 3D Modeling

Reflects the aligned coordinates in the 3D spatial model.

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4. Visualization

Displays the result on the dashboard as a real-time 3D view.

Use Cases

See it in space, not just numbers.

Crane Hook Z-Axis Tracking – Conceptual diagram of displaying the height and position of a crane hook at a port or shipyard site in 3D Crane Z-Axis

Crane Hook Z-Axis Tracking

Displays the height and position of vertically-moving equipment, such as crane hooks at port and shipyard sites, in real-time 3D.

Multi-Level Warehouse Asset Tracking – Conceptual diagram of distinguishing which floor/zone an asset is on in a multi-tier rack warehouse in 3D Multi-Level Warehouse

Multi-Level Warehouse Asset Tracking

In warehouses with multi-tier racking or multiple floors, identifies which floor or zone an asset is located in using 3D space.

Height-Work Tracking – Conceptual diagram of displaying a worker's floor/elevation position in an elevated work zone in 3D Height Work

Height-Work Tracking

Displays the floor and elevation of personnel working in elevated zones in 3D, giving an at-a-glance view of safety status.

Beyond the floor plan — see the entire space.

See your site's height, not just its floor plan, with GrowSpace 3D Location Visualization.

3D Visualization Consultation Request

Tell us which zones need which alerts, and we’ll review the zone design and integration approach first.