Unlocking the Third Dimension: Point Clouds and the Right to Roam Digital Terrain

The transition to Cloud Optimized Point Cloud (COPC) formats is revolutionizing how we interact with massive geospatial datasets, enabling high-performance 3D streaming in standard browsers. This shift democratizes environmental analysis by applying the Nordic philosophy of 'Allemansrätten' to digital terrain, turning specialized GIS data into a public resource for exploration and insight.