Posts Tagged ‘Google Earth’

  • 06 Jan

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    joesonic


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    Google Earth for Android and more about Maps Navigation in Android 2.1

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    With the official release of the Google Phone Nexus One, also more software details can be discovered. There where a lot of rumours before the official press release from Google for the Nexus One. Most of them cover Hardware issues of the phone manufactured by HTC. Even though the hardware and form factor of the handset is stunning, I’ll talk only about the map software provided with Android 2.1.

    First it can be discovered that Google Earth is now also available for Android. So beside the iPhone OS, Android is the second mobile platform, were Google Earth was ported. It is no surprise that tries to bring all their software and services on their promoted platform. A glimpse of the software can be seen in following promotion video (stating at 1:05 min)

    This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.

    Google Maps Mobile for Android is becoming Google Maps Navigation. The new version enhances navigation features and is pre-installed on the Nexus One. It can be assumed that this version will appear in the Android Market soon. View the video so see the new possibilities with Google Maps Navigation. Some highlights are:

    • turn-by-turn navigation at street view level
    • direction location can be various search terminologies

    Of course this version includes all the other new features Google has launched in the past year, such as Google Latitude, layers, and labs.

    This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.

    More promotion videos: http://www.youtube.com/googlenexusone

  • 28 Jun

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    Warsaw, Prague and Oslo: 3D city models now in Google Earth

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    Google has added 3 more 3d city models in Google Earth. They can be found in the 3D Buildings layer of Google Earth. In the post of “Google latlong” Google mentioned that these 3D models are mainly auto-generated and include several user generated 3D buildings.

    This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.

    Currently you can visit several major European cities including Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Zurich, London, etc., virtually and in 3D.

    [via: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2009/06/more-3d-cities-in-europe.html]

  • 02 Feb

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    joesonic


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    Google Earth 5.0 is now available for download

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    Recently I have posted a video from the new version of Google Earth. I think I was one of the first showing detailed infos about Google Earth 5.0. Unfortunately the video about the new version was not very long online.
    But now you can download Google Earth 5.0 at http://earth.google.com

    Google Earth 5.0 (beta) features include:

    • Historical imagery from around the globe
    • Ocean floor and surface data from marine experts
    • Simplified touring with audio and voice recording

    [via http://earth.google.com]

  • 30 Jan

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    joesonic


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    See the first Google Earth 5.0 Video

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    Recently the first Google Earth Video was published on Youtube. Unfortunately it in Italian. The release of version 5 is expected soon. One of the main new features will be Google Ocean.

    You can also watch it in HD.

    ge5

    As you can see in the image there is a new improved timeline to visualize geographical changes over time. The video also shows a function to record a movie sequence, which can be replayed.

  • 15 Nov

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    joesonic


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    Rebuild Google Earth in your Browser

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    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.

  • 27 Oct

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    joesonic


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    Google Earth for iPhone

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    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.

    You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

    The software can also be used for the iPod touch.

    [via derStandard.at]

  • 07 Sep

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    “Google Satellite” Successfully Launched Into Space

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    I’ve already posted that Google together with GeoEye will launch a new Satellite for Google Earth and Google Maps images. The so called “GeoEye-1” satellite will take photos with a resolution of 0.41 cm / pixel. In the following pictures you can see the difference between a image with 100cm/px reolution and a picutre with 41cm/px.

    100cm/px

    41cm/px

    On the GeoEye Website you can watch the lauch of the satellity on video.

  • 22 Jul

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    joesonic


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    Another Earthbrowser simply called “EarthBrowser”

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    EarthBrowser is a platform for viewing and creating geographically based information. It is based on Adobe AIR and can handle KML. There is a talk from Matt Giger on Youtube. Matt Giger is the founder of Lunar Software and creator of EarthBrowser. He received a B.A in Physics from Reed College, B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from CalTech and a M.S. in Computer Science from The University of Oregon.

    You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

    Youtube Abstract: KML is the default language of virtual globes, however it only delivers static data with pre-set rules of behavior. Using EarthBrowser as an example, new ideas for creating, presenting and controlling earth based information will be explored.
    Links:
    http://www.earthbrowser.com/
    http://www.jskml.org/

    Written and submitted from Home, using my 802.11g WiFi network.

  • 05 Jul

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    joesonic


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    Holographic Google Earth

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    Will it be the next step in HCI after multi-touch?

    You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

    Written and submitted from Home, using my 802.11g WiFi network.

  • 23 May

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    joesonic


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    iPhone Earth

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    I’ve found this great video on Google Earth Blog. The application was developed with Apple’s iPhone SDK.

    You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

    Is this the way we will interact with geospatial data in near future?

    [via Google Earth Blog]

    Written and submitted from Home, using my 802.11g WiFi network.

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