rviz_satellite
An RViz plugin for displaying satellite maps and aerial imagery based on GPS coordinates.
What is rviz_satellite?
rviz_satellite is a ROS2 RViz plugin that displays satellite imagery and aerial maps based on GPS coordinates. It fetches map tiles from online tile servers or local files and overlays them in RViz visualization, allowing robotics developers to see their robot's position in real-world geographic context. The plugin supports standard OpenStreetMap tile conventions and various commercial tile providers.
ROS2 developers and robotics engineers who need to visualize robot positions with real-world satellite imagery in their RViz environments. Particularly useful for outdoor robotics applications like autonomous vehicles, drones, and field robots.
Developers choose rviz_satellite because it provides seamless integration of geographic mapping into ROS2 visualization workflows, supports multiple tile sources including local offline maps, and offers flexible configuration options for different mapping scenarios without requiring complex external mapping solutions.
Overview
Display internet satellite imagery in RViz
Use Cases
Best For
- Visualizing autonomous vehicle positions on real-world maps
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