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Scientists created biggest and most detailed 3D map ever

Using satellite data since 2019, researchers have created a map featuring nearly three billion buildings around the world.

Every building on Earth mapped in 3D: New map shows 2.75 billion structures — including yours

A new interactive map, GlobalBuildingAtlas, has been released, featuring 2.75 billion buildings in 3D worldwide. Developed by ...

Machine learning just helped researchers create the biggest 3D map of buildings around the world

A team of Germany-based researchers recently unveiled GlobalBuildingAtlas, which is likely the most detailed 3D map of buildings ever developed. Introduced earlier this month, the database ...

Only a ‘genius’ travel whizz can guess the famous landmark based on astonishing 3D map

A DETAILED 3D map of all the buildings in the world has been modelled – can you guess these famous landmarks? Combining nearly 800,000 satellite images, the map shows the location and size ...
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Bringing The World Into Perspective With 3D Geospatial Data

Imagine the scene: You’re driving in an unfamiliar city and use Google Maps on your iPhone to get directions to your next meeting. But you don’t just want to know how to get from point A to point B.

Scientists mapped 2.75 billion buildings in 3D, and you can find your home in this interactive map

For most of human history, maps have flattened the world. Cities appeared as outlines, buildings as blocks of colour, and entire neighbourhoods were reduced to symbols on paper or screens. That ...