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KML - Support for rectangles that are bigger than the globe

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category - kml type - enhancement
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Description

Discussed here: #4343

In this KMZ file, the rectangle goes from (216, 108) to (-216, -108) to make the image wrap around the globe since the PNG has transparent padding

![image](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/3451886/19537453/f98b7712-961d-11e6-8436-5f069333381e.png)

Google Earth and World Wind support this case, so we might want to consider adding support as well

[Scenario A2 - global temperatures.kmz.txt](https://github.com/AnalyticalGraphicsInc/cesium/files/540203/Scenario.A2.-.global.temperatures.kmz.txt)

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Research direction

Start with discussion #4343 and inspect the provided Scenario.A2.-.global.temperatures.kmz.txt example, focusing on the rectangle coordinates from (216, 108) to (-216, -108). Determine how Cesium currently handles KML rectangles and verify that the example image wraps around the globe as expected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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