What is Google Earth ?

Last update on October 19, 2009 11:53 AM by Jeff
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What is Google Earth ?









Google Earth is a program that was created by Keyhole inc . The project was initially known as Earth Viewer before being acquired by Google. The concept is to display a merge of satellite images. aerial captured scenes and 3D effects to create realistic and fully detailed mapping of our Global territories.

Available as a freeware to the most common users, there are also versions such as such Google Earth Plus and Google Earth Pro which include most advanced features and rather commonly used commercially.

Major Features of the Google Earth

  • Swoop Navigation
  • Light and Shadow effects
  • Detailed Street View
  • Access to Photo-realistic Buildings
  • Directional Facilities through the search panel
  • Detail perspective with overview map
  • Application for adding Polygonal shapes
  • Ability to add image overlay
  • Distance measurement
  • 3D viewer
  • Place panel to localize place remarks
  • FlightSimulator
  • Flash support
  • SpaceNavigator support (new)



Note: You will be required to have a video card feeded with a graphic acceleratorto view Google Earth.
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