Virtual Globes in Boulder Joins Digital Earth

A collection of spinning globe enthusiasts gathered in Boulder in early July to share science experiences and knowledge. Led by Matt Nolan www.earthslot.org from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, a group of over 50 scientists exchanged results from their use of 3-D tessellation engines (ArcGeoExplorer, GeoFusion, Google Earth, Virtual Earth, and World Wind) for a range of projects from melting glaciers to bird influenza in Hong Kong.



These brilliant displays of the earliest explorations into the real-world science applications of spinning globes is a harbinger for the incredible array of displays planned for San Francisco. Indeed, the 2nd Annual Virtual Globes Workshop will be held in conjunction with next year’s Digital Earth Symposium.