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our virtual town, see the project status, data sources and download page! Login is required to gain access to the virtual models and data layers: GIS data locally hosted (contours), curated scenes of KML (buildings with absolute elevations), and X3D (buildings and terrain, local objects)...

Load a 3D Blacksburg Model and open up new dimensions on the Web!

Explore the community-supported mirror world!

 

How to KML?

Google Earth is the most well-known 3D Earth engines that can load these data formats.

How to X3D?

You will need a stand-alone X3D engine or a web browser plug-in to view X3D and VRML files! For a short version, see this link; for an exhaustive list, see here. Look for news on our recommendations; currently Fraunhofer's Instant Reality is our stand-alone engine of choice.