An Eagle's Eye View of the Alps
Have you ever ridden the thermals above the Alps, gliding silently over some of the world's most spectacular mountain scenery? Thanks to OGN 3D Replay , you can now experience something very close to that -virtually. This new interactive map lets you replay real glider flights in an immersive 3D landscape. Simply enter an airfield's ICAO code (try LFMX , EGHL , KME or CN12 ) and pick a date to watch the day's flights unfold over realistic terrain. You can follow the action from above or switch to a cockpit view, complete with a heads-up display showing your heading, altitude and variometer readings. The flights come from the Open Glider Network (OGN) , a volunteer-run network of ground stations that track gliders using FLARM and ADS-B transmissions. The whole application runs entirely in your browser. Built with TypeScript and deck.gl, it combines AWS Terrarium elevation data with Esri satellite imagery to create a realistic 3D landscape. It's a wonderful example of ...
