Biosphere3D

Biosphere3D targets interactive landscape rendering based on a virtual globe. It supports DEM, satellite and aerial images, 3D models (Collada), 3D plant models, and Shapefiles.

Biosphere3D was initially developed by the landscape visualization group of the Zuse Institute Berlin by Malte Clasen and is now developed further by Lenné3D GmbH.

For more information about the used concepts have a look at the thesis of Malte Clasen:
Towards Interactive Landscape Visualization
Doctoral Thesis published 2011 via Technische Universität Berlin
https://doi.org/10.14279/depositonce-3005