NASA World Wind vs OpenStreetMap
A side-by-side look at NASA World Wind and OpenStreetMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
NASA World Wind
Science & Education
NASA World Wind is an open source, cross-platform 3D virtual globe software that allows users to visualize the Earth and its terrain. It provides a detailed view of the planet using NASA satellite imagery and aerial photography.
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OpenStreetMap
Travel & Location
OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.
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