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> Comprehensive library of standard 3D text placement 
algorithms. 
• Long-term Goals: 
> Creation of user-defined 3D GIS with arbitrary 
parameters; 
> Semi-automated or automated generalization. 
REFERENCES 
[1] . D.R.FRASER TAYLOR, 1991, Geographic Information 
System. The Microcomputer and Modern Cartography. 
Pergamon Press Pic. Pp 136-150. 
[2] . F. MICHAEL WORBOYS, Introduction in GIS 1, 1994 
Taylor & Francis Ltd. pp 54-63. [3]. X.Y.CHEN, 1998, 3D GIS: 
The State of the Art and Applications in Japan. Journal of 
Surveying, Japan. Vol.47, No.1, pp. 17-24. 
[4]. X.Y.CHEN, S. Murai, 1998 , Integration of Image Analysis 
and GIS for 3D City Modeling. SPRS Com.IV Symposium, 
Sttutgart, Germany 
BIOGRAPHY 
Fengwen Bai: 
1) Master student, Space Technology Applications and 
Research (STAR) Program, School of Advanced Technologies 
Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND 
2) Official, State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of China 
(SBSM), Beijing, P.R.CHINA. 
Xiaoyong Chen: 
1) Associated Professor, Space Technology Applications and 
Research (STAR) Program, School of Advanced Technologies 
for the Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND 
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