Research on Three-dimensional Integrated Visualization Architecture Based on Virtual Globe and Service-Oriented Architecture

For the sharing integration and 3D visualization of multi-source, heterogeneous, widespread distribution information, we propose a three-dimensional integrative visualization architecture based on SOA and virtual globe. The paper elaborates on the overall architecture and the relative fundamental technologies. Then studies the key technologies, such as the unified 3D integration of 2D GIServices (geographic information service) and 3D GIServices based on sphere model, the service resource management, and 3D integrated visualization expression. Finally, we select several typical services to demonstrate the 3D integrative visualization architecture, and achieve 3D integrative visualization of GIServices, thematic data services and business applications in virtual globe. The practical application shows that the proposed architecture is feasible, reliable, practical and efficient, and using the virtual globe is a wonderful solution to share, integrate and express the web services.