Google Earth
Google Earth is a virtual globe program that was first called Earth Viewer. Keyhole, Inc. created it in 2001. It has been owned by Google since 2004.[2] The program maps the surface of Earth by combining pictures taken by satellites and airplanes. There are also 3D maps where users can look at areas from different angles. It is quite similar to Google Maps.
| File:Google Earth icon.svg | |
| Original author(s) | Keyhole, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | |
| Initial release | June 10, 2001 |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | |
| Available in | Various languages |
| Type | Virtual globe |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | earth |
Google Earth is interactive and lets the user move the globe, and look at satellite imagery with overlays of roads, buildings, geographic features, and more.[3]
Teachers can use it to improve students' visual literacy. Students can use it to develop a background for three-dimensional and cultural differences.[3]
Google Earth Media
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The Forest Landscape Integrity Index, created in Google Earth Engine
References
- ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
- ↑ Google Acquires Keyhole. October 27, 2004. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB109888284313557107. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
Related pages
Other websites
- Official Google Earth website
- 7 Things You Should Know About Google Earth Archived 2013-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
