A. Divya, A. Hafsa Faizia
Abstract--- The report considers an innovative technology for creating an interactive 3D map for WEB based applications. The KML format is an open standard for 3D multimedia and distribution of virtual world in Internet. This technology is based on wellknown technology “From Paper to Virtual Map”, proposed as cheap and fast way for creation of 3D city map. This proposed paper explains about GOOGLE EARTH which has developed 3D maps for PC and Mobile users. All steps for 3D map modeling and creating are shown. And also the various features available in GOOGLE EARTH are discussed. Keywords--- Google Earth, 3D Internet, KML II. DIFFERENT KIND OF PROCESSING IN 3D MAP DATA FOR
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HE topic 3D Internet is one of the most important technologies world is looking forward to. We are actually using Internet in the form of 2D rather than 3D, hence this concept i.e. 3D Internet helps in achieving that. 3D Internet, also known as virtual worlds, is a powerful new way for you to reach consumers, business customers, co-workers, partners, and students. It combines the immediacy of television, the versatile content of the Web, and the relationship-building strengths of social networking sites like Face book. Virtual worlds provide immersive 3D experiences that replicate (and in some cases exceed) real life. A way for Interactive application of 3D maps is achieved by the use of Internet. The entire process of gathering information and sources and their processing is shown. For this aim the satellite images are imported in AutoCAD environment. After that the sources are scaled and vectorized to be prepared for 3D platform. This process is carried by GOOGLE EARTH.
A. Data Sources The earth information is collected from different sources – remote sensing data, GPS data, photogrammetric or surveying measurements, which give us a possibility to make 3D presentations. The maps are one of the most used tools for
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