TerraExplorer for Desktop
Create, view, analyze & share high-resolution 2D & 3D geospatial data
A cutting-edge 3D GIS desktop viewer and creator that provides powerful tools and a high resolution 3D environment in which to view, query, analyze and present geospatial data. With TerraExplorer’s robust and extensive capabilities and ever-increasing interoperability, stunningly realistic 3D visualizations can be created by overlaying the terrain with unlimited data layers, 3D models, virtual objects and more.
Visualize
Overlay terrain with imagery and elevation, 3D mesh, BIM, CAD, Lidar point cloud, and feature (vector) layers, and your own custom data. TerraExplorer enables you to create a breathtaking, digital twin that can be used to optimize asset management and tracking.
Analyze
Powerful measurement, terrain analysis, line of sight, change detection/comparison and spatial analysis tools make it easy to extract vital intelligence from your geospatial data. This drives smarter decisions in mission planning, urban planning, inspection, and more.
Create
TerraExplorer seamlessly fuses terrain, feature layers, raster layers, 3D urban models, point cloud models and 2D and 3D objects into a high-resolution 3D world environment. TerraExplorer employs various mechanisms to ensure high performance even in model-rich projects. Advanced tools allow conversion of 2D and 3D model files from various formats to a stream-optimized Skyline-proprietary format for improved display performance as well as download rate.
Inspect
View and inspect your PhotoMesh 3D models (tower, bridge, construction site, etc.) from within TerraExplorer, together with the source photos used to produce them. You can also create inspection feature layers in which you mark and measure areas (e.g., that require retouching) in your 3D model or on photos in the Photo Inspector.
TerraExplorer Desktop is available in three versions, offering increasing levels of functionality
TerraExplorer Viewer
Users can navigate through and perform advanced terrain analysis and basic editing of high resolution 3D world environments created by fusing aerial and satellite photography, terrain elevation data and other 2D and 3D information layers.
TerraExplorer Plus
Adds loading of all 2D and 3D offline formats, feature layer editing and querying, advanced objects and drawing tools, a set of tools for professional usage, multi-user collaborative sessions, and the advanced Pro API interfaces.
TerraExplorer Pro
Adds publishing capabilities, conversion tools, optimization of model files for improved display performance, and uploading of data to SkylineGlobe cloud.