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3D mesh
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[photogrammetry, data architecture]
A digital representation of a 3D surface composed of vertices, edges, and faces that define the object's shape. A 3D mesh is a textured model where the ground and facades of above-ground objects are reconstructed using oblique imagery taken from multiple angles to create a digital twin. A 3D mesh can be viewed from any angle for a realistic depiction of the landscape and features.