LFG: An easy-to-use realistic synthetic LandFill Generator

In this paper we present a Blender add-on named LFG that allows for easy, large and realistic, 3D model LandFill Generation. Large datasets of vast, diverse synthetic landfills are hard to come by, and greatly in need for the purposes of developing and evaluating a multitude of algorithms (e.g. wast...

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Published in:SoftwareX 2024-12, Vol.28, p.101936, Article 101936
Main Authors: Petsanis, Thanos, Kapoutsis, Athanasios Ch, Kosmatopoulos, Elias B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D model
Blender
Landfill
Synthetic data generation
Waste
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Summary:In this paper we present a Blender add-on named LFG that allows for easy, large and realistic, 3D model LandFill Generation. Large datasets of vast, diverse synthetic landfills are hard to come by, and greatly in need for the purposes of developing and evaluating a multitude of algorithms (e.g. waste classification, 3D-reconstruction, volume estimation algorithms) in the context of research against environment crime. Additionally, they can be used alongside UAV simulators for the development of path-planning algorithms. Although there are some 3D models of landfills available on online 3D-model marketplaces, these are often expensive, low-quality, low-variety and unalterable models. LFG offers customizable, expandable options and realistic features tailored for landfill generation and research. •LFG is a blender add-on that generates synthetic high-fidelity landfills through a user-friendly interface.•A landscape supporting the waste can also be generated or 3D reconstructed models can be loaded instead.•Volume ground truth of each waste pile for an active synthetic landfill is accurately calculated.
ISSN:2352-7110
2352-7110
DOI:10.1016/j.softx.2024.101936