#terrain model

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Weapons-grade stupid.

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Dig uncovers lost army tribute buried in Staffordshire

An historic military dig at a Staffordshire beauty spot which was sparked by an incredible find by one man and his dog – nicknamed Trench Finder – has begun.

Archaeologists have begun work on uncovering a terrain model of the Battle of Messines which was discovered on Cannock Chase by Richard Pursehouse and his dog Parker back in 2007.

The model is believed to be the only example of its kind left in the UK.

Mr Pursehouse, from Cannock, stumbled on the site of the model, on land near Brocton, when his dog started digging at a root in the ground. Read more.

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37N 113W    detail     CNC-milled birch block    2011

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Make a Virtual Terrain Models Instead of a Physical One

Have you ever made a physical Terrain Model when you were younger using wooden boxes, soil, twigs, lichen and toy soldiers just so that you could re-enact your favorite historical battles?

There is now an easier way to make 3d models of different historically significant places. You don't have to mess around with dirt and moss anymore; instead, you can just make a virtual Terrain Models on the computer.

There are software programs that you can use in order to make these virtual models that are informative and educational. You can enroll in a course that teaches you how to use these programs.

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Overview Of Military Terrain Models

Terrain Models are mainly used for military purposes. These models will give a quick view of certain area. They also play a very crucial point during the war times.Today, there are military terrain models available in the market, which are based on computer production. Once they get the raw data of the interested location or area, they produce the model in a very short time.

With the help of these Terrain Models, you will be able to memorize the details much better than the maps.  Moreover, the vision from each of the points could be detected accurately. Military also uses these models to evaluate the coverage of the fire positions.