Simulation Of Aerial Perspective

Simulated aerial perspective improves the three-dimensional appearance of shaded relief. Algorithms processed by computers can generate the aerial perspective effect on shaded relief (e.g. Brassel 1974, see list of literature).

Aspect diffuse (Mt. Rigi, small))Aerial perspective (Mt. Rigi)
Shaded relief without (left) and with (right) computer derived aerial perspective.