Using Visualization for the Design Process of Rural Roads

The three-dimensional image of a road, which gives drivers all the important information for driving, is only obtained when three design levels are superimposed. If design engineers do not follow current standards during this complex process, shortcomings may occur and effect road safety. That’s why during the classical road design process he must check the three-dimensional alignment with the aid of perspective images. In order to be able to avoid shortcomings it is necessary to develop a new methodology of road design by using special three-dimensional design elements. The three-dimensional design can consist of fixed dialogue and coupling elements. The three-dimensional course of the route is visually represented using a real time simulation and the three-dimensional image can be checked by stereoscopic techniques.