What is TerraExplorer for Web (TE4W)

TerraExplorer for Web (TE4W) is a lightweight 3D GIS viewer that enables you to view high-resolution, stunningly realistic SkylineGlobe 3D content in a web browser, without any plug-ins. TerraExplorer for Web seamlessly accesses online data from Skyline’s SkylineGlobe Server.

Building on standard Cesium support for imagery, elevation and KML layers, TerraExplorer for Web can also display most of your spatial databases including 3D city layers and feature layers. TerraExplorer for Web integrates smoothly with the entire Skyline product line for easy access to all your data – from photo-realistic, geographically accurate terrain databases created in TerraBuilder to PhotoMesh’s high-resolution, textured, 3D mesh models.

Based on HTML5/WebGL standards, TerraExplorer for Web provides support for multiple platforms and browsers (Windows, Mac, Linux, and selected mobile devices, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and more).

Product Capabilities:

§  Lightweight Online Viewer – Based on the HTML/WebGL standard, TerraExplorer for Web 3D GIS viewer requires no plugin or application installation.

§  Multi-Platform, Multi-Browser – TerraExplorer for Web provides support for multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux and selected mobile devices) and multiple web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox and others).

§  Explore Data – Explore data from SkylineGlobe Server: terrain, GIS feature layers, imagery and elevation raster layers, urban model layers, and point cloud layers. Data is seamlessly fused for a photo-realistic visualization.

§  Measure and Analyze – Easily access distance and area measurement tools and graphic terrain profile for an enhanced understanding of the 3D environment.

§  Data Query – TerraExplorer for Web offers address and point of interest search capability plus reverse search to enable you to quickly find and display the 3D environment information you require.

§  Optimized Performance – Fast loading times and smooth navigation.