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1. #NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM SOFTWARE#
2. #NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM ZIP#
3. #NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM FREE#
4. #NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM WINDOWS#

WW allows the viewer to experience earth terrain in virtual-3D, with panning and zooming capabilities. NASA’s World Wind (WW) is a planet-visualisation globe that overlays satellite photographs, weather data, political boundaries and topo­logical world maps.

#NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM WINDOWS#

This is a mapping/satellite imagery application that may be viewed in a simple web browser within a Windows operating system running. In response to Google Earth, Microsoft at the end of 2006 launched MSN Virtual Earth (VE) 3D within an Opensource API. Converting GIS files to KML, in combination with Google Sketchup drawing tools provides opportunities for file-based overlays. KML/KMZ is a XML data format that defines the viewing of information in Google’s virtual terrain.

#NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM ZIP#

This interface, made possible through AJAX technology, uses Keyhole Markup Language (KML) or its zip version (KMZ), as a standard for external data sources. The popularity of GE, the most downloaded viewer in the world, relies on its smooth interface and streaming for dynamic geo-visualisation. Google Earth (GE) contains high-resolution satellite and airborne images streamed via a dynamic internet desktop 3D-virtual-globe. Google Earth, MSN Virtual Earth 3D and NASA’s World Wind are standard 3D-Earth viewers with differing properties. RWS is currently publishing geo-information via Geoservices, but might certain characteristics of popular 3D-Earth viewers suit them to replace Geoservices? A geo-information infrastructure referred to as Geoservices and based on OGC Services Architecture has been established for this purpose. The strategy for meeting this challenge is built on principles of uniform working models, open standards, server-based computing and central data hosting and maintenance.

It wants to considerably reduce ICT costs. Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) is the government organisation responsible for maintaining and administering main roads and waterways in the Netherlands. While Google Earth proves technically superior, other aspects must also be considered. Each is combined with Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Services to examine their performance in disseminating geo-information to the general public. How might this rapid development support steady, long-term development of institutions such as Rijkswaterstaat, the roads and water regulatory authority of the Netherlands? The authors consider and compare three standard 3D-Earth viewers: Google Earth, MSN Virtual Earth 3D and NASA’s World Wind. could put money into worldwind or make their own versions.A 3D-Earth viewer enables navigating through the virtual environment and can be easily downloaded from the internet. This coming from a Fed worker, at least my fulltime job. One last thing on the US govt, they are not suppose to do or be everything. The US govt = we the people, if the people want it, then we people step up to the plate.i.e., the volunteers and private donors to the worldwind project. Regardless of their decisions of where and how much they spend. budgets and funding for certain programs. Too me, bored real quick and less of an attention grabber.Īs far as US govt. What helped, was my background in geography focused on environmental applications of GIS and remote sensing. It didn't take me long to use the program.

#NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM SOFTWARE#

I came upon the software not long after it's release. Just takes more time and patience to use, the length of time is dependent on education and/or skill. Worldwind may be harder, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to use either. Yes, google earth is easier for the general public. Ummm WorldWind is whatever the user whats to make of it. Can't really "use" screen shots from the application. Can be addapted to many different uses without having to change licenses or fork out a lot of money. WW, while slower, works on a modem connection. have to use buttons on the app to do most simple tasks. zoom is backwards to every other application out there. which is why they go to GE (even though it's interface is crap to use) May actually be too advanced for most users. so you ALWAYS have to be connected to the internet.

#NASA WORLD WIND VS CESIUM FREE#

a lot of the stuff going on may actually be illegal to do in the free version. can't use it for anything other than personal use. well, GE may be older because they used a bastardized LandSat where WW uses USGS 1-meter imagery. but it is 90% of the US though because we can find it easier there.Īs for age.