-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Historic maps 3D GIS Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 03:32:41 GMT From: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] ------------------ David Rumsey Introduces Online Gaming Technologies to Web Browser-Based GIS Adds Lewis & Clark Expedition to 3D Web Mapping Experience We wanted to bring the announcement below to the attention of members on this listserve. Please note that the 3D tools work with all versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape 4.7 and earlier. They do not work with Netscape 6 or 7 yet, but will in the near future. All version of Windows and MacOSX are supported. MacOS9 and earlier are not supported. A video card of at least 32megs is suggested since the 3D tools rely heavily on video card capabilities. A new suite of gaming and simulation techniques available at www.davidrumsey.com/gis/3d..htm <http://www.davidrumsey.com/gis/3d.htm>, gives Web-based GIS and map enthusiasts the unique opportunity to fly through and interact with late 1800s maps of California’s most scenic and dynamic landscapes: Yosemite Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Los Angeles. A 3D mosaic of Lewis and Clark’s legendary early 1800s expedition of the Western territory of the U. S. is also included. “Our gaming tools add a new twist to 3D Web GIS,” said David Rumsey, Cartography Associates President. “The realism and sense of playfulness typically experienced with virtual reality and simulation technology is now possible with a Web-browser based GIS.” Launching the 3D map viewer is simple. Once the full 3D map file is downloaded to the user’s desktop, they can move through the map at varying speeds and angles, stopping to inspect various points. Rumsey and Telemorphic, Inc. created the browser-based interactive 3D visualization capability with support from Knightcap Productions and ID8 Media, Inc. Launching the 3D map viewer is simple. Once the full 3D map file is downloaded to the user’s desktop, they can move through the map at varying speeds and angles, stopping to inspect various points. “People can fly through and experience history from any vantage point and any angle in space,” said Rumsey. “The Lewis and Clark mosaic allows students and teachers to visually experience maps that detail the topography and changing landscape along the expedition route, over a period of about 100 years, and compare those changes with current geospatial information.” Phil Hoehn, Librarian David Rumsey Collection San Francisco [log in to unmask] http://www.davidrumsey.com