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3D Analyst Save
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/...

3D Graphical Map Viewer (g3DGVM) Save
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/

3D Nature LLC Save
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/

3D visualization software for GIS data Save
openGL 3D GIS data viewer with real time animation, zoom, and Fly-by capabilities. [Windows]
http://www.msmacrosystem.nl/Ilwis/Ilw...

Advanced Geospatial Solutions Save
Proprietary terrain visualization graphics engine designed to be embedded in 3rd party systems.
http://www.advancedgeospatial.com/

Applet for Choropleth Maps and Cartograms Save
A free Java applet for unclassed choropleth maps and cartograms (continuous area and circle). Data: .txt, geometry: .shp and other formats. Thematic generalization by a polygon filter.
http://www.mapresso.com/

Atoll Land Surface Save
Suite of 3D surface building and viewing programs designed for people with a CAD background.
http://www.atoll-geocad.com/landsurf.htm

Boeing Autometric, Inc. Save
Provides data visualization and analysis software.
http://www.autometric.com/

CarteGraph Save
Public works and utilities software designed for maintaining transportation and water systems.
http://www.cartegraph.com/

CommunityViz Save
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/

DLGV32 Save
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/dlgv32...

Digital Earth: TerraVision Save
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/

Digital Terrain Modeling and Mapping Save
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/

Dynamic Graphics, Inc. Save
Makers of EarthVision, a commercial 3D geospatial analysis and visualization package.
http://www.dgi.com/

EDGE Product Family Save
A set of visualization and analysis tools for creating synthetic environments.
http://washops.boeing.com/products/in...

EarthVision by Dynamic Graphics Inc. Save
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....

Ecomodeler Save
Converts geographic and forestry attribute information directly into World Construction Set compatible data. [Win9x/NT/2k, WCSv5-SE]
http://viewscape3d.com/

FAA Obstacle Evaluation Software Save
Analysis software for design of tall architectural structures compliant to aviation regulations.
http://airspaceusa.com/

GISAR Project Save
Open source GIS visualization program to created 2D,3D dynamic models of real objects.
http://gisar.sourceforge.net

Genesis 4 Save
Photorealistic landscape rendering application using ArcView or MapInfo data for precise placement of trees, and roads. [Windows]
http://www.geomantics.com/genesis4.htm

GeoVRML.org Save
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.ai.sri.com/geovrml/

GeoView 3D Save
Interactive real-time visualization and spatial analysis. Features support for virtual reality, 3D digitizing, hypermaps, and TIN generation. [Windows]
http://www.geoanalytika.com/geoview3d...

Geomantics Save
Provide photorealistic landscape services and develop visualization software for same.
http://www.geomantics.com/

Geospatial Explorer Save
3D Environmental Modeling Software, FIELDS (Fully Integrated Environmental Location Decision Support) 3D Viewer
http://www.cyze.com/

Golden Software Save
Offers Surfer and MapViewer software programs.
http://www.golden.com/

IDV Solutions Save
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

Kashmir 3D Save
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

LandSerf Save
Software for visualisation and analysis of continuous terrain surfaces.
http://www.soi.city.ac.uk/~jwo/landserf/

Landscape Explorer 2000 Save
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

MAPSLab Research: Spatial Databases and Visual Simulation Save
Automated construction of virtual worlds using spatial databases.
http://www.maps.cs.cmu.edu/research/d...

MicroDEM Save
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/pgut...

My3D, LLC Save
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/

NetVis Module - Dynamic Visualization of Social Networks Save
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/

OpenEV Save
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/

Optiroads Save
Software for engineering and building related to roads.
http://www.optimization.co.il/

REM System Save
Utilizes existing local government geographic information system databases to produce intelligent 3D city models for analysis and visualization.
http://www.rem-system.com

Rapid Imaging Software: LandForm Save
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/

SINTEF Virtual Globe Save
A Java client-server application for displaying very large (global scale) terrain models. (free, with code) [unix, win32]
http://globe.sintef.no/

ShapeViz Save
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

TFMAKE Save
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...

Technical Division - ViewTec Ltd. Save
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...

Terra-Vista Save
Provides real-time data and visualization tools and solutions for mobile managers and organizational command and control.
http://www.terra-vista.com/

TerraTools Save
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

Terraform Save
Open source interactive height field generation and manipulation program with realtime preview. [unix]
http://terraform.sourceforge.net/

TerrainBaseII Save
A version of MicroDEM specialized for military applications.
http://www.wood.army.mil/TVC/

TerrainView Save
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/terrain...

TopoVista Save
3D viewer that allows user to interactively walk or fly on a surface defined by a DEM.
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/topovista/

TruFlite's 3D World Save
3D landscape rendering system to create animations and high resolution images of landscapes. [Win3.x/95/NT]
http://www.truflite.com/

Virtual Field Course Save
Distributed java based visual environment for exploring spatially referenced information. In development.
http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/vfc/

Virtual Frontier - Spatial Insights, Inc. Save
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/softwa...

Virtual Terrain Project Save
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/

YDreams Save
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

hftools Page - Landscape Utilities for Unix Save
Tools for creation, manipulation, and rendering of virtual landscapes. (free, with code) [unix]
http://mark.technolope.org/pages/hfto...