The Digital Earth

  • Released Tuesday, May 4, 1999
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The Digital Earth is a virtual representation of our planet that enables a person to explore and interact with the vast amounts of natural, cultural, and historical information being gathered about the Earth. This video describes the need for such a system, possible uses of a Digital Earth system, and the technologies and organizations that must come together in order for it to become a reality.



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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
Scientific Visualization Studio

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This page was originally published on Tuesday, May 4, 1999.
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