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Create 3D landscapes using real-world data from the United States Geological Survey and
extra-terrestrial data from NASA. [Win9x+]
http://www.vendornation.com/*ws4d-db-query-QuickShow?vp001
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TerrainView-Web
Plugin for Microsoft Internet Explorer to allow interactive visualization of high-resolution 3D
terrain data directly over the internet.
http://www.viewtec.ch/techdiv/terrainviewwebplugin_e.html
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Skyline Software System
A complete, modular software collection to serve photo-based 3D interactive environments over the
internet or intranets. (free, no code) [Win9x/NT/2k]
http://www.skylinesoft.com/corporate/corporate_home.asp
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Terrain Modelling
A number of scholarly pages covering visualization techniques, terrain morphing, generating fractal
surfaces, data filtering, and a mars planetary model. (free, with code)
http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/pbourke/terrain/
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TechNature Library
A collection of rendering, mathematics, and texturing functions that use fractals to
"grow" everything from plants to planets with seamless procedural textures. (shareware,
with source code) [Requires DirectX 6.0+]
http://www.tanzanite.to/
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Demeter Terrain Rendering Engine
A cross-platform, open source terrain rendering engine. Written as a stand-alone compnent that can
be easily integrated into any kind of application. [OpenGL]
http://www.terrainengine.com/
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Generating Terrain
An older (1996) collection of documentation, source code, and programs for generating and
visualizing terrain.
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/6902/terrain.html
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TerraVista
Produce 3D terrain databases in OpenFlight or TerraPage format. Databases are ready for immediate
use on PCs, graphics workstations, or dedicated image generators. [Win9x/NT]
http://www.terrex.com/www/pages/products/tvista.htm
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UrbanModeller
Software for visualisation of non-tangible data related to the urban environment. It may be used to
construct 3D thematic 'maps' such as land use. A component of the Virtual Field Course from the U.
of Leicester. [Win9x/NT/2k]
http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/vfc/software/urbanmodeller/index.html
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KLevel Heightfield Tool
A heightfield modelling tool designed to mimic Leveller for Windows. It features an OpenGL preview
and many brush-like tools. (free, with code) [Linux]
http://sourceforge.net/projects/klevel/
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3DEM
Interactive OpenGL 3D viewer with flyby and animation capabilities. Reads most familiar US DEM
formats and can export to common image and terrain formats. [Win95/98/ME/2000]
http://www.visualizationsoftware.com/3dem.html
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InReality (tm) Model Viewer
Visualization tool that permits the user to view RealSite (tm) models within a virtual environment.
[IRIX, Win32]
http://www.govcomm.harris.com/realsite/
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Wilbur
Small program for playing with terrain data (height fields). Imports data from and to many popular
file formats. Can use a number of image processing operations and height field painting tools.
(Free, no code) [Win9x/NT]
http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/~jslayton/software.html
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OpenGL Terrain Engine
An experimental OpenGL interactive terrain viewer with surface textures, clouds and reflective
water capabilities. (free, with code) [Win32]
http://ohad.visual-i.com/exper/exper.htm
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SpatialAce
Toolkit for building interactive real-time applications with 2D or 3D presentations, from
simulators and command and control (C3I) to surveillance and traditional GIS systems. [Win9x/NT/2k]
http://www.spatialace.com/
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TerraVision by ART+COM
These guys have big ideas: "A complete virtual 1:1 map of the earth." and "In a
nutshell, ... the ultimate information system enabling seamless travel through space and
time." Available in German and English. [Requires Flash]
http://www.artcom.de/cgi-bin/index.cgi?tpl=frame&navName=IE&language=en&id=2_3&....
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TerrainPro by MultiGen-Paradigm
Produce large area terrain databases with real-world data and 3D culture (eg. roads) and imagery,
skin generation, and texture mapping. Target market: Professional [Win98/NT,SGI]
http://www.multigen.com/products/terrpro.htm
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TerrainEditor
Create landscapes and texture them. Features include: Mesh sizes up to 2048x2048, 3DExploreView for
normal FPS viewing and movement, Fractal Brownian Motion (fBm) Heightfields using Perlin Noise. An
open-source, OpenGL-MFC program, by NEB Software.
http://www.nebsoftware.com/Terrain.html
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OpenSkies Training System
Free authoring tool for virtual environment training system. A low cost PC-based system which
incorporates trainee performance measurement capability. [Win9x/NT/2k]
http://www.openskies.net/training/index.html
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World Builder
Complete 3D landscape creation, animation and rendering tool which can also work as a plug-in for
3D Studio MAX, 3D Studio VIZ, LightWave 3D or Maya NT projects. [Win 98/NT/2k]
http://www.digi-element.com/awb3_overview.shtml
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Vista LSS for Windows
3D views and realtime virtual tours with textured and heighted features. Built on Terrain LSS,
which provides 'Field-to-Finish' DTM system for surveyors and engineers. [Windows]
http://www.mccarthytaylor.com/vista.htm
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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/
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OBVIO
A free win32 3D viewer which demonstrates Dynamic Level of Detail (DLOD), based on OpenGL and GLUT,
only reads USGS DEMs. Appears to be in active development.
http://www.geo-visualisierung.de/demo.htm
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World Construction Set
Professional photorealistic terrain modeling, visualization, rendering and animation program.
Create stunning, photorealistic images and animations with image object rendering.
[Win9x/NT/2k/Mac/SGI]
http://www.3dnature.com/index.html
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Mapper
Earth data processing and visualization system. It can combine data from different sources and in
varying formats to a single view. It is not an image processing tool but rather builds a
3dimensional model of the earth. [Win95/NT] 1997
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/1658/mapper.html
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Leveller by Daylon Graphics
Heightfield, bumpmap, and terrain modeler for Windows. Has an active user community with many 3rd
party plugins. Downloadable demo with limited functionality.
http://www.daylongraphics.com/products/leveller/index.htm
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Landsraad
Alpha version of a terrain editor/viewer for BeOS.
http://www.geocities.com/stratgis/landsraad/index.html
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EaSIEST
Tools for creating virtual environments for real-time display on Evans & Sutherland's ESIG line
of image generators. Acronym, for Evans and Sutherland Interactive Environment Simulation Toolkit.
Target market: Professional [WinNT]
http://www.es.com/products/simulation+software/easiest/index.asp
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WorldPerfect
A standalone Windows desktop utility for generating high resolution terrain databases from
photo-realistic imagery, digital elevation data, and cultural feature content.
http://www.metavr.com/products/worldperfect/worldperfect.html
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Natural Scene Designer
Raytracing based landscape renderer with object (trees, rocks, lakes) creation, placement and
animation capabilities. Interactive planimetric, and 3D modeling viewpoints. Imports USGS and STDS
DEMs. [Windows and Mac]
http://naturalgfx.com/
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Height Map Editor
Free program that edits, generates, and manipulates terrain height maps. These can be used in
terrain renders, which are used in games, applications, and demos. Web base manual available.
[Windows and Linux]
http://hme.sourceforge.net/
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HeightField Lab
Generate, manipulate, display, load and save heightfields and then use a raytracer such as POV-Ray
to generate the final output image. (free, with code) [Linux]
http://www.redshift.com/%7eyramin/atp/hflab/
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MapRender3D
Modeling and visualization software package that creates relief maps in both 2D and 3D using either
proprietary global elevation database or public domain DEMs. Features include projections, texture
draping, lighting, shading, and elevation color graduation.
http://www.maprender3d.com/
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Interactive Visualization Systems
IVS of the University of New Brunswick develops software specializes in interactive 3D exploration
of ocean floor surfaces, submarine cable routes, and complex climate data sets. Available for
download. [Win32,SGI]
http://www.ivs.unb.ca/
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nineteen70five
Specializes in the import of GIS data sets and creation of a GIS viewer, which allows the user to
"fly" over a 3-D image of their data sets.
http://mzone.mweb.co.za/residents/jhammes/main.htm
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The Aeliom Portal
Aeliom allows real time generation, rendering, illumination, and exploration of 3d virtual
landscapes.
http://www.iluac.com/aeliom/
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Genova
Premier demonstration site for G-Vista Web technology. '3D Flight Over Switzerland' uses 25 meter
satellite imagery to build 3D scenes to be streamed and visualized over the internet.
http://www.geonova.ch/home_en.htm
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G-Graphix
Makers of G-Vista, G-Scene, G-Render Library, software components for
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Web-productions to interactively fly over huge contiguous terrains. Target market:
high end professional.
http://www.g-graphix.de/english/home/index.htm
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Blueberry3D
A program for designing and creating virtual landscapes utilizing real map data or synthetic data
from fractals. Fractals are also used to dynamically extend the data and level of detail. [Win
98/SE/Me/2k]
http://www.blueberry3d.com/
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Atlas - The FlightGear mapping utility
Produce and display charts of the world for users of FlightGear, an open source flight simulator.
Includes map creator and atlas viewer. Can also be used stand alone. Under development, GPL.
[Win32(cygwin),Linux]
http://atlas.sourceforge.net/
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