3D Web GIS: From Geospatial Data to Immersive 3D

Build Interactive 3D Applications with Mago3D Tiler, CesiumJS & MapTiler

Prepare. Tile. Visualize. Explore.

The evolution of Web GIS is moving beyond traditional 2D maps toward immersive 3D geospatial environments that provide a more realistic understanding of terrain, buildings, infrastructure and the physical world.

This practical training introduces participants to the technologies and workflows required to build modern 3D Web GIS applications using open-source and open geospatial technologies.

Participants will learn how to prepare and tile 3D geospatial data using Mago3D Tiler, publish and work with map and terrain data using MapTiler, and create interactive 3D web applications using CesiumJS.

From 3D Data to Interactive Web GIS

Learn how raw geospatial and 3D datasets can be transformed into interactive web-based 3D environments.

3D / Spatial Data → Tiling → Web Services → CesiumJS → Interactive 3D Web GIS

The course follows a practical approach, combining concepts, demonstrations and hands-on exercises to help participants understand the complete 3D Web GIS workflow.

What Will You Learn?

Fundamentals of 3D Web GIS

• Introduction to 3D GIS
• Evolution from 2D GIS to 3D Web GIS
• 3D geospatial visualization concepts
• Applications of 3D GIS
• Introduction to WebGL and browser-based 3D visualization
• Understanding terrain, elevation and 3D spatial data
• 3D coordinate systems and spatial reference concepts

Working with 3D Geospatial Data

• Types of 3D geospatial datasets
• Digital Elevation Models (DEM)
• Terrain and elevation data
• 3D buildings and infrastructure
• Point clouds and large 3D datasets
• GeoJSON and other geospatial formats
• Introduction to 3D Tiles
• Preparing data for web-based 3D visualization

Mago3D Tiler

• Introduction to Mago3D Tiler
• 3D data tiling concepts
• Preparing large 3D datasets for web visualization
• Converting and generating 3D Tiles
• Working with 3D buildings and models
• Managing large-scale 3D datasets
• Optimizing 3D data for web applications
• Publishing and consuming tiled 3D datasets

MapTiler

• Introduction to MapTiler
• Working with map and terrain data
• Creating web-ready map resources
• Terrain visualization
• Raster and vector tiles
• Map styles and visualization
• Working with elevation data
• Integrating map and terrain resources into Web GIS applications

CesiumJS

• Introduction to CesiumJS
• CesiumJS architecture and core concepts
• Creating a 3D globe
• Camera and navigation
• Terrain visualization
• Imagery and base layers
• Vector data visualization
• 3D Tiles
• 3D models and buildings
• Feature interaction
• Styling and visualization
• Popups and information panels
• Measurement and basic analysis
• Integrating geospatial services
• Building interactive 3D Web GIS applications

Learn by Building

Build an Interactive 3D Web GIS Application

The course is centered around a practical project in which participants create a browser-based 3D geospatial application.

The workflow brings together:

Mago3D Tiler + MapTiler + CesiumJS

Participants will progressively prepare, publish and visualize geospatial datasets in an interactive 3D environment.

Hands-on Workflow

1. Understand the fundamentals of 3D Web GIS
2. Explore terrain and elevation datasets
3. Prepare spatial and 3D datasets
4. Understand 3D tiling concepts
5. Generate 3D Tiles using Mago3D Tiler
6. Prepare map and terrain resources using MapTiler
7. Create a CesiumJS-based 3D viewer
8. Add terrain and imagery
9. Visualize 3D Tiles and spatial datasets
10. Configure camera, navigation and interaction
11. Add feature information and visualization
12. Build a simple interactive 3D Web GIS application

Explore the World in Three Dimensions

3D Web GIS provides new ways to understand spatial relationships, terrain and infrastructure.

Participants will explore applications such as:

• Digital Twins
• Smart Cities
• Urban Planning
• Infrastructure Management
• Terrain Analysis
• Disaster Management
• Flood and Watershed Analysis
• Agriculture and Precision Farming
• Environmental Monitoring
• Utility Management
• Transportation Planning
• Construction and Engineering
• Asset Visualization
• Campus and Facility Management

What Can You Build?

The skills acquired through this training can be applied to create:

3D City Models
Visualize buildings, roads, terrain and urban infrastructure.

Digital Twins
Create interactive 3D representations of physical environments and assets.

Terrain Applications
Visualize elevation, terrain and landscape characteristics.

Infrastructure Visualization
Explore roads, utilities, buildings and other infrastructure in 3D.

Agricultural Applications
Visualize terrain, fields, irrigation infrastructure and other agricultural datasets.

Disaster Management Applications
Visualize terrain, flood zones, affected areas and critical infrastructure.

Who Is This Training For?

This course is designed for professionals and learners interested in 3D GIS, Web GIS and geospatial application development.

• GIS Professionals
• GIS Developers
• Web GIS Developers
• 3D GIS Professionals
• Software Engineers
• Urban Planners
• Remote Sensing Professionals
• Surveying & Mapping Professionals
• Digital Twin Professionals
• Engineering Students
• Geospatial Technology Students
• Researchers

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data is recommended.

Familiarity with vector and raster data will be an advantage.

Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is helpful for the hands-on CesiumJS exercises, but is not mandatory.

No prior experience with Mago3D Tiler, CesiumJS or MapTiler is required.

Duration

3–5 Days

The duration can be customized based on the participant's technical background and the depth of hands-on implementation required.

Training Modes

Online | Onsite | Corporate | Institutional

Customized training programs can be designed around specific requirements such as Digital Twins, Smart Cities, urban planning, infrastructure, agriculture or environmental applications.

What You Will Be Able to Do

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

✓ Understand the fundamentals of 3D Web GIS
✓ Work with terrain, elevation and 3D geospatial datasets
✓ Understand and work with 3D Tiles
✓ Prepare and tile 3D datasets using Mago3D Tiler
✓ Work with terrain and map resources using MapTiler
✓ Create interactive 3D maps using CesiumJS
✓ Visualize terrain, imagery, buildings and 3D models
✓ Integrate 3D Tiles into web applications
✓ Implement navigation and user interaction
✓ Visualize and interact with 3D geospatial features
✓ Build a basic interactive 3D Web GIS application
✓ Understand the architecture behind modern 3D geospatial applications

Bring Your Geospatial Data to Life

Go beyond traditional maps and learn how to transform geospatial data into immersive, interactive 3D experiences on the web.

Ready to Build in 3D?

Learn. Visualize. Build with 3D Web GIS.

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