SkylineGlobe Server 8.5: 3D Geospatial Data Streaming & Management Platform

SkylineGlobe Server 8.5 is Skyline Software’s private cloud solution for publishing, storing, and streaming 3D geospatial data. This release features a complete modernization with .NET Core 8, cross-platform deployment, Gaussian Splatting support, and a redesigned web interface .

Key New Features in Version 8.5

Architectural Modernization

  • .NET Core 8 Migration: Complete reengineering from ASP.NET Framework to modular .NET Core 8 architecture, improving performance and simplifying deployment

  • No Installation Required: Run directly from a prepackaged folder on Windows without installation or IIS dependency

  • Cross-Platform Deployment: Deploy on Linux using Docker Compose or Kubernetes with public Docker image available

  • GraphQL API: Replaces REST with flexible, strongly-typed schema; explore via built-in Nitro IDE

  • Frontend-Backend Separation: Backend serves JSON responses decoupled from UI for integration with any modern frontend

Gaussian Splatting Service

  • Photorealistic 3D Streaming: Stream o3DML-based 3D reconstructions to TerraExplorer clients

  • OGC 3D Tiles Exposure: Simultaneously expose datasets as OGC 3D Tiles for Cesium-based applications

  • Real-Time Visualization: Millions of view-dependent 3D Gaussians as rendering primitives—no meshing or texture baking required

Redesigned Web Interface & Management

  • React TypeScript: Completely rebuilt for improved performance and usability

  • Enhanced Overview Page: Real-time server metrics with interactive charts and 90-day date range sliders

  • Alerts Notification System: Visual indicators for system errors, expirations, and storage limit breaches

Public Project Access

  • License-Free Viewing: Designate projects as public for TerraExplorer Fusion without consuming concurrent user licenses

  • Broader Engagement: Ideal for government agencies, municipalities, and organizations sharing open 3D content

New Dataset & Layer Support

  • Virtual Mesh Layer: Merge multiple mesh layers into a single virtual layer with clipping and unified publishing

  • o3DML Format: Skyline-developed open format based on Cesium 3D Tiles; packaged as single SQLite database with Draco compression, normals, and JPEG/WebP texture options