creating 3D terrain, using satellite data.. - gfx elite forums

dakoo · #1 (**permalink**) August 6, 2008, 00:43

hi guys,
i am trying to create a replica of a mountain to be used as a gaming level in Ogre 3D engine..

I want to know what softwares can be used to do so...
And where i can get the satellite data to do it ?

Accuracy should be upto 5 meters..
Can anyone help me ?

fishly · #2 (**permalink**) August 6, 2008, 00:50

Hi dakoo =)

I would say that Global Mapper is probably an app you'd like to check out.

Code:

http://www.globalmapper.com/

Not sure if it does everything you want but it's one of the best.

Hope this helps :)

fishly · #3 (**permalink**) August 6, 2008, 13:38

Check post here:
http://www.gfxelite.de/forum/3d-appl...d-machine.html

:)

RedStar · #4 (**permalink**) August 7, 2008, 08:31

I cannot view that thread yet but,
What I would do if I really wanted to do this, use google maps to screenshot a terrain area and than make your own displacement map?

Also the software, crazybump makes a normalmap for you and a bumpmap so maybe you can use that?

cH1ooo · #5 (**permalink**) August 28, 2008, 20:37

also if u want to look into it, dreamscape can offer some nice options for "sculpting" ur terrains...

bigdog · #6 (**permalink**) January 27, 2009, 03:50

google srtm data.

use pshop to convert to tif. use as displacement.

or convert to poly mesh.

bexx · #7 (**permalink**) February 2, 2010, 04:54

Just what i wanted to know