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Producing 3D tracks in Google Earth kml files

I already have some code to generate 2D kml files, but I am interested in reproducing an image similar to this, with an associated depth profile to each position:

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Is there a good reference (or perhaps python library) for doing this? I have not managed to find anything.

Image reference: Baird, R.W., S.W. Martin, D.L. Webster, and B.L. Southall. 2014. Assessment of Modeled Received Sound Pressure Levels and Movements of Satellite-Tagged Odontocetes Exposed to Mid-Frequency Active Sonar at the Pacific Missile Range Facility: February 2011 Through February 2013. Prepared for U.S. Pacific Fleet, submitted to NAVFAC PAC by HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.

Solution

  • You may use other language to generate some kml files like the one in the following link:

    https://sites.google.com/site/canadadennischen888/home/kml/3d-tracking

    • click download the attached file
    • select "save as" to see the KML content
    • select "open" to see result in Google Earth

    hope this help