Ocean Floor Mapping Visualizer
A web-based bathymetry data visualizer that renders sonar-collected depth data as interactive 3D terrain maps. Combining frontend skills with oceanographic data processing.
Overview
This project combines web development skills with oceanographic data to create an interactive 3D visualization tool for bathymetric (ocean floor depth) data. The goal is to make ocean floor data more accessible and engaging for researchers and enthusiasts.
Planned Features
- 3D Terrain Rendering: Real-time WebGL rendering of bathymetric data as 3D terrain meshes
- Color-Coded Depth Maps: Customizable color gradients showing depth variations
- Interactive Navigation: Pan, zoom, and rotate controls for exploring ocean floor features
- Data Import: Support for common bathymetric data formats (GeoTIFF, XYZ, CSV)
Technical Approach
Using Three.js for 3D rendering with custom shaders for depth-based coloring. The data pipeline will process raw bathymetric datasets into optimized mesh formats suitable for real-time browser rendering.
Current Status
In the planning and research phase. Evaluating available open-source bathymetric datasets and Three.js terrain rendering techniques.