Representing time-dynamic geospatial objects on virtual globes using CZML - Part II: Impact, comparison, and future developments

Liangfeng Zhu; Zhiwen Li; Zhongliang Wang

doi:10.3390/ijgi7030102

Representing time-dynamic geospatial objects on virtual globes using CZML - Part II: Impact, comparison, and future developments

Liangfeng Zhu^*
, Zhiwen Li
, Zhongliang Wang

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Geographic Sciences

East China Normal University

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Abstract

This is the second and final part of our Cesium Markup Language (CZML) study. Here, we describe the relevant applications, academic influence, and future developments of CZML. Since its emergence in 2011, CZML has become widely used in the geoscientific environment. It is also having a positive impact on geoscience. Numerous applications use CZML for generating time-dynamic geovisualization, facilitating data interoperability, and promoting spatial data infrastructures. In this paper, we give an overview of the available tools and services, representative applications, as well as the role that CZML plays for geoscientific research. Furthermore, we also discuss key similarities and differences between CZML and KML (Keyhole Markup Language), and outline some of the future improvements for CZML's research and development.

Original language	English
Article number	102
Journal	ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi7030102
State	Published - Mar 2018

Keywords

CZML
Geospatial object
Interoperability
KML
Time-dynamic visualization

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