Is it possible to build a full functionality Google Earth site in your Browser using the Google Earth API?
Since the Google Earth Plugin was introduced for all major Browsers it is possible to transfer Google Earth Navigation and part of the functionality to the Browser. After early problems with the plugin (browser compatibility, performance, etc.) I was surprised how well the plugin can be installed (with Firefox 3, without restarting the browser) and used.
The Google Earth API allows to embed location relevant information in an 3D Environment similar to the concept of the Google Maps API. I assume the functionality will of the API would be extended as it was (is) the case with the Google Maps API. It can be assumed that there will be a full functionality Google Earth in the Browser soon, or there will be completely new combinations of data and functionality accomplished by the creativity of the geocommunity.
One Example might be the work of themanticmapping.org with the Earth Atlas.
If you be aware of other great applications or services using Google Earth API. pleas post them in the comments.
GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
The National Geographic Society has sponsored Geography Awareness Week since 1987 to promote geographic literacy in schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on the education of children. GIS Day is held on the Wednesday during Geography Awareness Week.
In 2007, hundreds of organizations hosted GIS Day events in countries all around the world. Read their Success Stories.
GIS Day 2008 will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008.
The GIS Day in Carinthia is organized by the University Klagenfurt, the Federal State Government of Carinthia and the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. The event will take place on November 20, 2008 at the University Klagenfurt.
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Recently I have finished my studies about Geoinformation and Spatial Decision Support Systems. It’s always important to seek for new challenges and opportunities. The following video remembers me that there could be some adverse reactions if you study GIS to long. And there is a right time to finnish your studies. (The video is in german only)
By the way: I appreciate this funny video very much and want to thank the makers for their work. Keep on doing such videos.
Have you every ask what to do with your GPS Data and how to share this information. A new start-up company from Vienna (timatio) provides a online service for achieving and sharing Geodata with the aim to build up a social network based on GPS data.
There is a potential to create a central service to view and store tracking data. The platform should be very open so there are less limits for the customers. It is planned to provide an API for the data so the users can build their applications based on their own ideas. Until now the service is used by so called “friendly customers”.
I will observe news of this project to provide you with further news.
It was only a question of time since Google Earth will be available on the iPhone. Now it is available as free download form the iTunes App Store.
Even if Google is promoting their own handset platform (Android) the is a strong relation to Apples and the iPhone. Now they have developed a own customized application of Google Earth. The functionality is quite similar to the desktop version. Of course the interface is optimized for the touch screen and the sensors. The following videos shows how to interact with Google Earth on an iPhone.
The software can also be used for the iPod touch.
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