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| ==Next Release== | ==Next Release== | ||
| - | *1.3.6 & 1.4 | + | *1.4 |
| - | *Expected: January, 2007 | + | *Expected: February 2007 |
| ==Upcoming Changes== | ==Upcoming Changes== | ||
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| ===v1.3.6=== | ===v1.3.6=== | ||
| *.Net 1.1 | *.Net 1.1 | ||
| - | *[[World Wind New Features 1 3 6-1 4|New Features]] | + | *The development of this branch has been stopped. |
| ===v1.4=== | ===v1.4=== | ||
| + | *Developed by FEF and WW community in support of NASA | ||
| *.Net 2.0 | *.Net 2.0 | ||
| - | *[[World Wind New Features 1 3 6-1 4|New Features]] | + | *[[World Wind New Features 1 3 6-1 4|New Features]] & [[What's new in 1.4]] |
| + | *Currently in [[World Wind 1.4 Bug List For Release|beta stage]] | ||
| - | ===v1.5=== | + | ===World Wind Java=== |
| - | NASA is refactoring the implementation of World Wind to a multiplatform API-centric architecture, both in .NET & Java. World Wind functionalities are being 'off-loaded' to modular components, leaving the API at the core. The architecture of these two implementations, .NET & Java, will remain identical. The intent is to allow plugins to be used as interchangeably as possible, i.e. via Python. This refactoring exercise will also allow World Wind to be accessed via a browser. The current estimated timeframe for release is Fall/Winter 2006. When really? | + | *NASA is refactoring the implementation of World Wind to a multiplatform API-centric architecture in Java + OpenGL. World Wind functionalities are being 'off-loaded' to modular components, leaving the API at the core. The intent is to allow plugins to be used as interchangeably as possible, i.e. via Python. This refactoring exercise will also allow World Wind to be accessed via a browser. |
| - | + | *The current estimated timeframe for public beta release is April 2007. | |
| - | Lead NASA World Wind .NET developer: Chris Maxwell. | + | **Closed alpha tests coming soon [http://forum.worldwindcentral.com/showthread.php?t=8514] |
| - | + | **[http://earthissquare.com/2007/02/01/some-questions-and-answers-with-the-upcoming-world-wind-java-release/ Some Questions and Answers With the Upcoming World Wind Java Release] | |
| - | Lead NASA World Wind Java developer: Tom Gaskins. | + | *Lead NASA World Wind Java developer: Tom Gaskins |
| ==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
| *[[Development]] | *[[Development]] | ||
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| [[Category:Dev]] | [[Category:Dev]] | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 4 February 2007
This Road Map should give an indication of the near future of the NASA World Wind project. NASA World Wind provides standardized access to public domain scientific data. This data is useful for NASA mission planning, scientific research, government activities, education, and public interest, while also readily allowing for the customization necessary to serve varying needs.
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Next Release
- 1.4
- Expected: February 2007
Upcoming Changes
For a schedule of upcoming changes and features, please see the Issue Tracker Road Map.
In addition, the following list serves as an informational pointer to planned significant changes to the core of World Wind.
v1.3.6
- .Net 1.1
- The development of this branch has been stopped.
v1.4
- Developed by FEF and WW community in support of NASA
- .Net 2.0
- New Features & What's new in 1.4
- Currently in beta stage
World Wind Java
- NASA is refactoring the implementation of World Wind to a multiplatform API-centric architecture in Java + OpenGL. World Wind functionalities are being 'off-loaded' to modular components, leaving the API at the core. The intent is to allow plugins to be used as interchangeably as possible, i.e. via Python. This refactoring exercise will also allow World Wind to be accessed via a browser.
- The current estimated timeframe for public beta release is April 2007.
- Closed alpha tests coming soon [1]
- Some Questions and Answers With the Upcoming World Wind Java Release
- Lead NASA World Wind Java developer: Tom Gaskins
