Data organization and management of 3D urban geological data is a critical point in the construction of 3D Urban Geological Information System. Based on the analysis of the data types
data formats and user’s requirements
a novel conception of two-tier and four-sort data for 3D urban geological information is developed. Two-tier data means that the original data and the interpreted data can be distinguished from 3D urban geological database. Four-sort data means that the geological database has a four-sort constitution consisting of: geographical data
original investigation data
professional interpreted data and 3D geological modeling data. To meet the demand of the technologist with the different majors
several professional databases are constructed from 3D urban geological data. To realize such functions as 3D visual analysis of geological data
3D geological modeling data is provided specially. These approaches have been applied successfully in the management and service system of 3D urban geological data in Beijing and Shanghai cities.