How to Access Bhuvan Bhuvan–3D

Log on to www.bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in using any one of the following supported web

browsers on Windows Platform. (1) Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, (2) Mozilla Firefox

3.5.1 or above, (3) Netscape 6.0 or above, (4) Google Chrome 6.0 or above,

For all those who have accessed bhuvan earlier by installing the Bhuvan plug-in

successfully, on the Bhuvan Homepage, just click the ‘ Enter Bhuvan – 3D’ button and

you will be taken to the Bhuvan 3D Globe page.

For first time users, on clicking the ‘ Enter Bhuvan – 3D ’ button on the Bhuvan

homepage, you will be taken to the plug-in download page wherein you will be asked to

download the Bhuvan plug-in . After successful download and installation of plug-in, Click

Enter Bhuvan-3D link ( placed al the bottom of the plug-in download page) and It will take

you to the Bhuvan 3D Globe page.

Note For Firefox, Chrome and Netscape browser users

While using the Firefox, Chrome and Netscape browsers for accessing Bhuvan, on the

homepage after clicking ‘Enter Bhuvan-3D’

a separate window will be launched. You can

fully use Bhuvan and its functionalities inside this separate window.

Note For Non-Windows users

Bhuvan 2D is compatible with Linux and Mac. Please use Bhuvan 2D to experience,

explore and visualize Indian Earth Observation Capabilities.

Bhuvan–2D

Log on to www.bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in using any of the famous web browsers on any

Operating System. Bhuvan 2D works on all platform and does not need any plug-in

software.

On the Bhuvan Homepage, just click the ‘ Enter Bhuvan – 2D’ button and you will be

taken to the Bhuvan 2D page. For the moment, the 2D version is under testing and will be

continuously enhanced. Take it for a test drive and let us know what you think.

Smooth navigation is enabled between these two applications

having 2D and 3D switches.

Home Bhuvan 3D Bhuvan 2D

What is new in Bhuvan 2.0

What is new in Bhuvanv 2.0

Explore the new user interface

Bhuvan has been made easier to use and more prominently, easier to understand and navigate.

The new Bhuvan comes along with a bundle of new and exciting functionalities that will keep you

hooked to it. This Earth Observation and visualization system has been specially designed to help

you explore the world with specific focus on India in 2D and 3D landscape. Its new, fresh and

appealing look is more accessible in terms of its design, content and imagery, and will keep you

coming back for more.

Bhuvan 2D

Bhuvan 2D is a web mapping service application, which aims to provide a highly responsive,

intuitive mapping interface with detailed imagery and embedded map data. Some of its functional

capabilities are map navigation, map panning, its ability to add shapes and drawings on the maps

and freely navigate using a variety of tools. Bhuvan 2D is designed to be used by users of

different categories and age groups, making it a fun filled learning place for everybody!

New Services

Bhuvan range of services include provision of information on various themes like land resources,

Agriculture, Soil, Water, Ocean sciences, Ground water potential, Eco systems, Bio diversity etc .

This information is extracted from multi-resolution remote sensing images, which are taken by the

various ISRO Satellites.

For example, when it comes to land services, over a period of time, remote sensing technology

has improved and is being operationally used in extracting valuable information on various

aspects of soils, wastelands, ground water prospects, land degradation, etc. This contributes in

planning and towards developmental activities for the betterment and development of the Indian

agrarian economy.

The key to improved weather forecast and services is the information derived by observation. This

increasing observation network is essential for providing weather and related information at local

level. Information derived from the satellite imagery helps in the creation of digital data base for

facilitating hazard zonation, damage assessment, monitoring of major natural disasters and R&D

towards early warning of disasters.

Collaborate Tool

The community tool connects the Bhuvan users on one collaborative network. Connecting over

the internet / intranet, users can chat, annotate the terrain with text labels and free hand drawing,

point using a virtual cursor, and synchronize their flight. Bhuvan also allows the user to lead,

follow, and share in real-time, interactive fly-through sessions, chat with other users, mark up

areas on the terrain, and toggle information layers for further analysis.They can also invite the

other Bhuvan users to share guided tours along with loads of fun!

Add Content

The ‘Add Content’ tool makes it easy for users to add their own information also known as VGI

(Volunteered Geographic Information), on Bhuvan. It enables to create, assemble, and

disseminate geographic data provided voluntarily by individuals. It allows users to create their

own content, by marking locations (adding placemarks) on the base map information, where

certain features exist, but aren’t already shown on the base map.

This tool also helps the user to view already existing Volunteered Geographic Information in

Bhuvan server.

Developers Tool

Bhuvan provides an assortment of functional code for developers that can be changed and used

for different purposes. Developer’s guide gives a detailed list of functions that can be applied.

The Bhuvan Application Program Interface (API) lets you embed a true 3D digital globe, into your

web pages. Using the API you can draw markers and lines, drape images over the terrain,

allowing you to build sophisticated 3D map applications.

This functionality provides the Bhuvan Application Program Interface (API) for the users and

allows them to build and visualize new functionalities. Bhuvan API describes the classes and

objects required to integrate Bhuvan Globe or develop a client application. All users get a chance

to work on various API’s and also test their functionalities.

User Data Sharing

It enables users to add/share any desired thematic/geographic information (upon registration only)

and helps in analyzing and predicting any result.

Interoperability

Now users can load OGC WMS/WFS data on Bhuvan.

Navigation Map

Live Map (Rediff maps) data is integrated with Bhuvan to help users navigate, locate and search

the India Map.

Help Tool

‘Help’ is the user’s guide to Bhuvan. It provides detailed information about navigation on Bhuvan

and its new and unique functionalities. With step by step, detailed instructions, ‘Help’ aims at

providing solutions to all possible questions a user might have.

The ‘Help’ is designed in such a way that it becomes easy for everybody to find things they are

looking for and is easy to understand. All functionalities are explained with screenshots and

proper description, to guide the users through the geo-portal and have a stress free navigational

experience on Bhuvan.

High Resolutions data

The Indian Remote Sensing satellite system has one of the largest constellations of remote

sensing satellites in operation in the world today. The Indian EO system is expected to continue to

provide products and services enabling applications in several areas spanning from cartography

to climate. To view the images of high resolution, please visit

http://bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in/image.aspx and click the quick links provided there , it will take you to

the High Resolution images of Bhuvan 3D Globe page.

Towards Multi Lingual Bhuvan

The new version of Bhuvan is also available in Hindi to enhance the outreach of its capability

among the Indian User community.