ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time. shipmap.org: Animated map of a year of global shipping movements.
| ShadeMap | shipmap.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Elevation data and building footprints | AIS data for 2012 |
| Made by | Ted Piotrowski | Kiln and UCL Energy Institute |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
What you can do with shipmap.org
- Animated global ship movements
- Filter by ship type
- Emissions counter
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.