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An open source virtual globe framework for iOS, Android and WebGL compliant browser

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COM.Geo '12: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computing for Geospatial Research and Applications

Article No.: 22, Pages 1 - 10

https://doi.org/10.1145/2345316.2345342

Published: 01 July 2012 Publication History

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The present article introduces the Glob3 Mobile, an efficient virtual globe framework, testable and freely accessible from the web and providing a real 3D navigation experience with smooth flying. We discuss the software design and the native code implementation for the family of iOS and Android mobile devices. In addition, a novel web experience is facilitated by supporting the globe through a WebGL compliant browser. Glob3 mobile enjoys a user friendly API that allows for testing and scripting new features on the globe. The paper discusses the software design, the technical rollout options and provides a comparison with other similar existing solutions.

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An open source virtual globe framework for iOS, Android and WebGL compliant browser
1. Information systems
  1. Information systems applications
2. Software and its engineering
  1. Software notations and tools
    1. Development frameworks and environments
      1. Integrated and visual development environments

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