Abstract: Discloses a method and design for map based visualization and presentation of geographic features, terrain and property characteristics. A list of terrain attributes or group of properties are listed in one display area and a corresponding map with symbolized and coordinated property is displayed in a second display area. A property of interest is provided with a property box graphic on the map with the property box containing selected characteristics of the property and anchored at the location of the property. A three-dimensional (3-D) property characteristics model is disclosed which provides a visualization of selected property characteristics. The 3-D model supports visual analysis and comparison of a characteristic of a property to its neighboring properties. The 3-D visualization and analysis model may also be used to evaluate the proximity of a property to a natural hazard.

Abstract: A display to display a visual representation of geographic information in a first portion of a display and text information in tabular format in a second portion of a display. The text information is subdivided into a group table and a member list table. The group table lists named groups in tabular form and members of the groups are listed in the member list table. Tabular information may include attachments which are capable of appearing as overlaid graphical representations on the geographic display. A method of coordinating the display of geographic graphical and tabular information provides hide/show capabilities for attachment graphics responsive to selection of tabular information. A method for modelling and storing geographic data is disclosed providing the steps of dividing the spatial extent defined by geographic data into uniquely identified cells, grouping geographic data by cells, and storing grouped geographic data into a long binary field of a database record in a relational database.

Abstract: Discloses a method and design for map based visualization and presentation of geographic features, terrain and property characteristics. A list of terrain attributes or group of properties are listed in one display area and a corresponding map with symbolized and coordinated property is displayed in a second display area. A property of interest is provided with a property box graphic on the map with the property box containing selected characteristics of the property and anchored at the location of the property. A three-dimensional (3-D) property characteristics model is disclosed which provides a visualization of selected property characteristics. The 3-D model supports visual analysis and comparison of a characteristic of a property to its neighboring properties. The 3-D visualization and analysis model may also be used to evaluate the proximity of a property to a natural hazard.