MasterMaps

A new version of Earth Atlas is now available ( earthatlas.info ). Earth Atlas demonstrates how a Google Earth-like user interface can be created in the web browser. This is achieved by combining the Google Earth API and the Ext JS library. Earth Atlas has no server-side dependencies, - the data layers are provided by loading various KML files.    The main changes since the initial release : The layers available in the Google Earth Plug-in (borders, roads, buildings and terrain) can be switched on and off.  Various options can be set (status bar, grid, overview map, scale legend, atmosphere and mouse navigation) The KML structure (list view) is displayed in the left panel when external files are referenced ( see example ).    

Earth Atlas is a prototype web application showing how KML files can be visualised directly in the web browser. The Google Earth API and the Ext JS library are used to create a responsive user interface. Earth Atlas contains KML files from the Thematic Mapping Engine , a few KML SuperOverlays as alternate background maps, and KML files from external sources. Other KML/KMZ files can be visualised by adding a link in the left panel, or directly in the Earth Atlas URL: http://earthatlas.info/?kml=http://www.nature.com/nature/googleearth/avianflu1.kml First release today - to be continued!