2008-01-07: Learning GoogleEarth

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This page includes informational KML files that will hopefully shorten the time required for a person to effectively learn the KML language. It also contains files that have been submitted to various conferences.

[edit] Educational KML Files

These are KML files that can be used as reference. They either show very basic markup for using the many different functions in GoogleEarth or demonstrate how the different functions can be used.

TwoArrows2.kml
Creates two arrows at an altitude using one polygon.
RandomAnimate.kml
Creates an animation of random points dispersing from a concentrated point. This was done using the MATLAB file RandomAnimate.m (http://capita.wustl.edu/CAPITA/capitareports/070601_GoogleEarth/RandomAnimate.m)
Random.kml
Displays one thousand random (within a certain range) data points in 3D space. When a point is selected, The camera looks at each point from a much greater distance and tilts the camera for a better view. This was done using the MATLAB file RandomPoints.m
PrettyHelix.kml
Creates a helix in 3D with lines extending from the ground to each data point. Each data point has a description of its latitude, longitude, and altitude. The description uses some HTML. There is also a tour that flies around the helix.
Weekly Image Template.kmz
A template kmz file that outlines what is needed to make an animation for a weekly dataset. Images for the days of the week are included for screenoverlays.
Monthly Image Template.kmz
A template kmz file that outlines what is needed to make an animation for a monthly dataset. Images for the months are included for screenoverlays.
KML_Samples.kml
Examples of KML code by Google.
NetworkLink.kml
This is a file that uses a network link. It is directly linked to the file Pillar and will refresh itself every four seconds. Anything that changes in Pillar.kml will show in this file.
Point Data Template.kml
Creates samples of the different placemarks that a person can create and the different properties each placemark can have.
Placemarks in Folders.kml
Puts many placemarks in the different types of folders that can be made in GoogleEarth.
Placemark.kml
Creates placemarks in different locations. Each placemark has a custom icon and is linked to the other placemarks. Default placemark is a thumbtack.
Pillar.kml
Creates one pillar.
ScreenOverlay_Sample.kml
Displays DataFed logo in the corner of the screen.
Helix.kml
Creates a helix in 3D. This was done using the MATLAB file Helix.m (http://capita.wustl.edu/CAPITA/capitareports/070601_GoogleEarth/Helix.m)
GoogleEarth.kml
Places an image over a region and has a screen overlay which displays a logo. Also, uses the LookAt function, forcing GoogleEarth to zoom in on a specific point on earth when the file is loaded.

[edit] Presentation KML Files

These are KML files that have been submitted to different conferences.

GlobChem.kmz
Global Atmospheric Chemistry Console - Google Earth
Ga-Fl Smoke Event
Georgia/Florida Smoke Event May 2007
Southern California Smoke Event
KMZ for Souther CA Smoke, October 2007
GRAY_RRT.kmz
A collection of datasets that show environmental conditions for November 1, 2007 for the US.
GRAY_GRT2.kmz
A collection of datasets that show environmental conditions for November 1, 2007 for the world.
OMI_NO2_avgM.kmz
A weekly, monthly, and yearly log of NO2 concentrations in the US using the OMI dataset. Submitted to the 2007 ESIP Meeting in Wisconsin.
GeorgiaFireData_ESIPM2.kmz
A collection of data of the atmospheric conditions in Georgia during a fire in May 2005. Submitted to the 2007 ESIP Meeting in Wisconsin.
070520_070530 Model.kmz
A collection of models that predicted the position of an African dust storm in March 2005 from day to day. Submitted to the 2007 GEOSS Demo in Barcelona.
050318_050322 Dust.kmz
A collection of data monitoring an African dust storm in March 2005. Submitted to the 2007 GEOSS Demo in Barcelona.