Digital Earth

an Internet-based 3-D representation of the Earth that is geospatially referenced. Also known as a digital globe or virtual globe.

Digital Earth

A Digital Earth (a.k.a. Virtual Globe) is an Internet-based* 3-D representation of the Earth that is geospatially referenced. This digital earth should interconnect with other digital georeferenced archives and allow input from other sources. In addition to the technical, the goal of a Digital Earth is very social. Any individual, with an Internet connection, “should be able to freely access a virtual world of information and knowledge resources. This philosophy supports the dream of ubiquitous education for the people of the planet. A rich convergence of technological advances, active visionaries, and recognition of the paramount need for humans to better understand the Earth and its systems comprises the history of this dynamic and exciting enterprise.” *Some virtual globes predate Internet-based platforms. Source: The 5th International Symposium on Digital Earth

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