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SINTEF Virtual Globe
A Java client-server application for displaying very large (global scale) terrain models. (free, with code) [unix, win32]
http://globe.sintef.no/
Digital Earth: TerraVision
Navigate in real time across terrabyte-sized distributed datasets from multiple servers across the Web, 3-D VRML and GeoVRML overlays, different size, resolution, and coordinate system are supported. (free, with code) [SGI, Linux, Windows; client-server architecture]
http://www.ai.sri.com/TerraVision/
3D Nature LLC
World Construction Set and Visual Nature Studio are photorealistic modeling, rendering and animation of landscape elements. Foresters, Land Planners, Golf Course Architects, Cartographers, Natural Resource Managers and others rely on these software products. [Win32, PowerMac, DEC Alpha]
http://www.3DNature.com
Digital Terrain Modeling and Mapping
Provides information about generating 3D digital terrain models and maps, free data and software. Several SDTS file conversion utilities available for download.
http://terrainmap.com/
Terraform
Free and open source interactive height field (or fractal) terrain generation and manipulation program. OpenGL is used for rendering and for displaying the height field (or fractal) terrain. (GNU GPL)
http://terraform.sourceforge.net/
GeoVRML
Website of the official Web3D Consortium working group, with the goal of developing tools and recommended practice for the representation of geographical data using the Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML).
http://www.geovrml.org/
TopoWeb DEM Quick Start
Tutorial for 3D landscape visualization utilising USGS DEM files and the 3Dem program.
http://www.cis.ksu.edu/~dha5446/topoweb/de...
Landscape Explorer 2000
Interactive 3D viewer with a focus on accurate rendition rather than photorealism. Free for non-commercial and educational use - requires registration for commercial users.
http://www.geomantics.com/le2000.htm
Boeing Autometric, Inc.
Provides data visualization and analysis software.
http://www.autometric.com/
IDV Solutions
Provides web tools and custom web solutions that enable companies to visually render, analyze and manipulate data using intuitive maps and intelligent graphics.
http://www.idvsolutions.com
YDreams
3D visualization solutions, specialising in spatial database-enabled interactive virtual worlds that can be displayed in PCs, interactive outdoor panels, mobile phones and PDAs.
http://www.ydreams.com
Technical Division - ViewTec Ltd.
Desktop and web-based software for real-time interactive 3D terrain modelling, from broad country wide scales to focussed urban areas, virtual tourism and real estate. [Win98/Me/NT/2k]
http://www.viewtec.ch/techdiv/techdiv_e.ht...
OpenEV
An open source library and reference application for viewing and analysing raster and vector geospatial data. Handles raster and vector data, 2d and 3d display, and other image processing tools. (free, with code) [Win32, Unix, SGI]
http://openev.sourceforge.net/
EarthVision by Dynamic Graphics Inc.
Software for 3D terrain model building and visualization. Example uses are accurate well positioning, reservoir characterization, and environmental analysis. [WinNT/2k,Unix,SGI]
http://www.dgi.com/earthvision/index.shtml
TerrainBaseII
A version of MicroDEM specialized for military applications.
http://www.wood.army.mil/TVC/
Applet for Choropleth Maps and Cartograms
A free Java applet for unclassed choropleth maps and cartograms (continous area and circle). Data: .txt, geometry: .shp and other formats. Thematic generalization by a polygon filter.
http://www.mapresso.com
GISAR Project
Open source GIS visualization program to created 2D,3D dynamic models of real objects.
http://gisar.sourceforge.net
Atoll Land Surface
Suite of 3D surface building and viewing programs designed for people with a CAD background.
http://www.atoll-geocad.com/landsurf.htm
SCS Mothership, Ltd.
Offers technology to display and manipulate 3D CAD and terrain models, designed to be embedded into GIS, CAD, technical documentation and e-learning applications.
http://www.scs-mothership.com/
Rez
A java tool for translating topological grids and generating multiresolution 3D terrains optimised for web browsing.
http://www.surak.com.au/~chris/vrml/RezInd...
3D visualization software for GIS data
openGL 3D GIS data viewer with real time animation, zoom, and Fly-by capabilities. [Windows]
http://www.msmacrosystem.nl/Ilwis/IlwisHom...
MicroDEM
Display and merge DEMs, satellite imagery, scanned maps, vector data and GIS databases from a variety formats. Supports multiple projections, file conversion (read & write) and 3D views. [Win9x/Me/NT/2k]
http://www.usna.edu/Users/oceano/pguth/web...
Genesis 4
Photorealistic landscape rendering application using ArcView or MapInfo data for precise placement of trees, and roads. [Windows]
http://www.geomantics.com/genesis4.htm
Geomantics Ltd.
Graphics software, and PhotoShop plugins including FabricWeaver to create photorealistic images of woven fabrics.
http://www.geomantics.com/
LandSerf
Software for visualisation and analysis of continuous terrain surfaces.
http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/~jwo/landserf/
TerrainView
Interactive realtime 3D terrain viewer with the ability to overlay orthophotos, satellite images and vector data. [Win98/Me/NT/2k]
http://www.viewtec.ch/techdiv/terrainview_...
3D Graphical Map Viewer (g3DGVM)
A free 3D viewer for Digital Elevation Model (DEM ) and Digital Line Graphs (DLG ) maps. (free, with code) [linux, requires GTK+]
http://g3dgmv.sourceforge.net/
Virtual Terrain Project
Promotes development of tools for constructing any part of the real world in interactive, 3D digital form. CAD, GIS, visual simulation, surveying and remote sensing. (free, with code) [win32, unix]
http://vterrain.org/
TruFlite's 3D World
3D landscape rendering system to create animations and high resolution images of landscapes. [Win3.x/95/NT]
http://www.truflite.com/
My3D, LLC
Custom data conversion and visualization solutions, specializing in terrain, instrumentation, and infrastructure applications, using programming and commercial off the shelf tools.
http://www.my3d.com/
Rapid Imaging Software: LandForm
Realistic flight and terrain visualization with full 6 degrees of freedom of motion. Features simultaneous 3-D view and map views, and saving flights as movies or VRML files. [Windows]
http://www.landform.com/
MAPSLab Research: Spatial Databases and Visual Simulation
Automated construction of virtual worlds using spatial databases.
http://www.maps.cs.cmu.edu/research/databa...
TopoVista
3D viewer that allows user to interactively walk or fly on a surface defined by a DEM.
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/topovista/
Virtual Frontier - Spatial Insights, Inc.
Combine terrain visualization and thematic mapping in a dynamic 3D environment, allowing you to navigate geospatial data in near-real or real time. [Win9x/NT]
http://www.spatialinsights.com/software/pl...
Virtual Field Course
Distributed java based visual environment for exploring spatially referenced information. In development.
http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/vfc/
Kashmir 3D
Generate photo-realistic images and movies of landscapes using Digital Elevation Model files from the United States Geological Survey and the Swiss Federal Office of Topography. [Win 95/98/NT]
http://www.kashmir3d.com/index-e.html
hftools Page - Landscape Utilities for Unix
Tools for creation, manipulation, and rendering of virtual landscapes. (free, with code) [unix]
http://mark.technolope.org/pages/hftools.h...
TFMAKE
A console program to retrieve USGS DEMs from online servers, get the corresponding texture from the U.S. Bureau of Census server and adapt the two data sources such that they fit together perfectly as elevation.tga and texture.tga.
http://www.truflite.com/text/demo.htm#TFMA...
Dynamic Graphics, Inc.
Makers of EarthVision, a commercial 3D geospatial analysis and visualization package.
http://www.dgi.com/
3D Analyst
An ArcView extension to enable generic surface modelling, including support for triangulated irregular networks (TINs) and simple three-dimensional vector geometry, as well as interactive perspective viewing. [ArcView 3.x, Unix or NT]
http://www.esri.com/software/arcview/exten...
Digital Earth
An initiative to create virtual representation of our planet that enables a person to explore and interact with the vast amounts of natural and cultural information gathered about the Earth. Sponsored by United States federal government.
http://www.digitalearth.gov/
TerraTools
A tool set for constructing virtual worlds from standard cartographic data sources using Integrated Triangulated Irregular Network (ITIN) and intelligent feature generalization (maintains topology). [IRIX, NT/2k]
http://www.terrasim.com/products.html
CommunityViz
ArcGIS and ArcView extensions providing decision support for planning and resource management. Software enables quantitative impact analysis and visualization of alternatives in 2D and 3D.
http://www.communityviz.com/
REM System
Utilizes existing local government geographic information system databases to produce intelligent 3D city models for analysis and visualization.
http://www.rem-system.com
DLGV32
Software for viewing United States Geological Survey digital cartographic data in a variety of formats. (free, with code) [Win9x/NT/2k]
http://mcmcweb.er.usgs.gov/drc/dlgv32pro/
STEMgis
STEMgis is a 4D spatio-temporal GIS that lets you archive, visualize, analyse and publish any geographic data including those that vary through 3D space and time.
http://www.stemgis.co.uk
CarteGraph
Public works and utilities software designed for maintaining transportation and water systems.
http://www.cartegraph.com/
Golden Software
Offers Surfer and MapViewer software programs.
http://www.golden.com/
EDGE Product Family
A set of visualization and analysis tools for creating synthetic environments.
http://washops.boeing.com/products/index.c...
FAA Obstacle Evaluation Software
Analysis software for design of tall architectural structures compliant to aviation regulations.
http://airspaceusa.com/
GeoView 3D
Interactive real-time visualization and spatial analysis. Features support for virtual reality, 3D digitizing, hypermaps, and TIN generation. [Windows]
http://www.geoanalytika.com/geoview3d.html
Optiroads
Software for engineering and building related to roads.
http://www.optimization.co.il/
NetVis Module - Dynamic Visualization of Social Networks
The NetVis Module is an open source web-based tool for researchers to simulate, analyze, and visualize social networks using data from online surveys, imported csv files, and electronic discussion groups.
http://www.netvis.org/
Ecomodeler
Converts geographic and forestry attribute information directly into World Construction Set compatible data. [Win9x/NT/2k, WCSv5-SE]
http://viewscape3d.com/
Terra-Vista
Provides real-time data and visualization tools and solutions for mobile managers and organizational command and control.
http://www.terra-vista.com/
ShapeViz
A simple program geared towards people who don't know about GIS to view multiple Shape files Can export to Virtual Reality Markup Language. [Win98/NT]
http://www.my3d.com/ShapeViz.htm
Geospatial Explorer
3D Environmental Modeling Software, FIELDS (Fully Integrated Environmental Location Decision Support) 3D Viewer
http://www.cyze.com/
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