GIS 6005 Mod 3

 Terrain Visualization

In this lab we were provided with elevation and landcover raster datasets. We were given the choice to create either a traditional or multidirectional hillshade from our DEM. I chose multidirectional as it lightened up the entire area and I felt after comparing the two that it gave a better overall impression of the terrain. For the symbology of the landcover layer, I grouped the trees by type name, fir, pine, and so forth and selected shades of green. I used a blue for water areas and a brown for non-forested. This layer was placed on top of the elevation hillshade and given a transparency of 29.5 with a multiply layer blend. I selected these settings because I felt it was the right combination to be able to visually discern the different landcover classes and still be able to make out the different terrain underneath.