Google Earth

Senator · 06-28-2005, 07:29 PM

This is so cool it is scary...

repost?

http://earth.google.com/earth.html

cthomer5000 · 06-28-2005, 07:33 PM

holy shit

Eaglesfan27 · 06-28-2005, 07:53 PM

Wow. That is very cool.

cartman · 06-28-2005, 07:55 PM

I'm not certain, but I think this is what they have done with the technology they got when they acquired Keyhole. Keyhole used to be the top secret spy satellite system that the NSA, CIA, et. al. used.

edit: Yep, this is what they have done with Keyhole. When I went to install Google Earth, it told me it detected an older version of the Keyhole software.

jeff061 · 06-28-2005, 07:55 PM

Wish I could download all the graphics locally, I bet the pay versions do that.

ice4277 · 06-28-2005, 08:10 PM

Wow, thats crazy cool.

cartman · 06-28-2005, 08:19 PM

I just realized they added the map/directions function to it. That is damn impressive.

vtbub · 06-28-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

holy shit

What he said.

DaddyTorgo · 06-28-2005, 09:03 PM

holy holy shit. sweeet

Greyroofoo · 06-28-2005, 09:57 PM

they're one block away from showing my house in a high res picture

jbmagic · 06-28-2005, 10:00 PM

google map can do satellite too.

Greyroofoo · 06-28-2005, 11:42 PM

google earth shows on the satellite image the names of roads and some places of note

Easy Mac · 06-28-2005, 11:48 PM

google is on a roll this week, what with their rollout of google video as well.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-28-2005, 11:57 PM

oh my shit

Easy Mac · 06-28-2005, 11:59 PM

there still seem to be pretty big holes (most of SC is just green), its not too bad. A few things are bit off (Pizza hut around the corner is placed at the wrong building), but very quick and works a little better than their internet search.

Ksyrup · 06-29-2005, 07:28 AM

Since this is a downloadable file, I'll have to check it out at home. I hope it's better than their map service, though - the satellite images are like years old, and the maps seem to be about as old. In our neighborhood, the streets are not complete on the map, and the satellite images are pretty well useless for pinpointing an actual house, since they show the area 5 years ago before much was built.

Not to mention, I couldn't find the option (if it exists) to track driving directions by major highways/streets, so the last time I needed directions, it was, again, pretty useless, since the directions it gave me were side streets and such.

wade moore · 06-29-2005, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

, and the satellite images are pretty well useless for pinpointing an actual house, since they show the area 5 years ago before much was built.

Do you really expect to have real-time satellite images available via google?

gottimd · 06-29-2005, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wade moore

Do you really expect to have real-time satellite images available via google?

Wait, so you can't look into Sorority Houses and watch them shower?

Useless crap, I want real time Satellite Amateur Porn.

Ksyrup · 06-29-2005, 07:46 AM

I expect that if they are going to offer the service, it would at least be somewhat recent, yes. I even used it to look up a car dealership, and there was nothing around. The image was from 1998 or something. What good is that?

I think the idea is cool, but it's got limited appeal to me, if I can't use it to pinpoint exactly where I'm going. I'm looking for not just the place, but landmarks around it to help me recognize it when I get close. Isn't that what it's for? So if you're going to a house, how helpful is seeing pasture with a bubble over it?

wade moore · 06-29-2005, 08:29 AM

I feel like a 5 year window is not completely unrealistiic, with the understanding that I'm sure this is going to improve.. They have to get the technology in there, gauge the useage, and then update the content to more recent data ...

Ksyrup · 06-29-2005, 08:33 AM

I would hope it would improve. I guess all I'm saying is that it's not worth my time at this point, based on the several times I've tried to use it. For what it's supposed to be used, it does not do a good enough job.

Blade6119 · 06-29-2005, 09:02 AM

its free...if you want up to date im sure you can pay for a better one...for no fee though thats damn nice

gottimd · 06-29-2005, 09:05 AM

Isn't their an option to updgrade to the "Gold" package or something?

3ric · 06-29-2005, 12:54 PM

Apparently the images are supposed to be renewed every three years.

Suicane75 · 06-29-2005, 12:55 PM

What exactly does the gold get you? How up to date are the images on it?

jbmagic · 06-29-2005, 01:08 PM

what the difference between google map and google earth?

dont they both give you map, driving directions and satellite

rkmsuf · 06-29-2005, 01:11 PM

only scientologists are allowed to have Google Universe.

sterlingice · 06-29-2005, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

only scientologists are allowed to have Google Universe.

What level do you have to be on?

SI

rkmsuf · 06-29-2005, 01:53 PM

at least 5 gets you access to Google Universe Lite.

at level 8 you get Google Universe Omnipetance Edition.

FrogMan · 06-29-2005, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

In our neighborhood, the streets are not complete on the map, and the satellite images are pretty well useless for pinpointing an actual house, since they show the area 5 years ago before much was built.

They have probably just not updated your area because I can say that the imagery for my area is from last Summer, which is think is not too bad...

FM

06-28-2005, 07:53 PM	#3
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06-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm not certain, but I think this is what they have done with the technology they got when they acquired Keyhole. Keyhole used to be the top secret spy satellite system that the NSA, CIA, et. al. used. edit: Yep, this is what they have done with Keyhole. When I went to install Google Earth, it told me it detected an older version of the Keyhole software. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 06-28-2005 at 07:59 PM.

06-28-2005, 07:55 PM	#5
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Wish I could download all the graphics locally, I bet the pay versions do that. __________________

06-28-2005, 08:19 PM	#7
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I just realized they added the map/directions function to it. That is damn impressive. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-28-2005, 11:57 PM	#14
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	oh my shit __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

06-28-2005, 08:10 PM	#6
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Wow, thats crazy cool.

06-28-2005, 09:03 PM	#9
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	holy holy shit. sweeet

06-28-2005, 09:57 PM	#10
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	they're one block away from showing my house in a high res picture

06-28-2005, 10:00 PM	#11
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	google map can do satellite too.

06-28-2005, 11:42 PM	#12
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	google earth shows on the satellite image the names of roads and some places of note

06-28-2005, 11:48 PM	#13
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	google is on a roll this week, what with their rollout of google video as well.

06-28-2005, 11:59 PM	#15
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	there still seem to be pretty big holes (most of SC is just green), its not too bad. A few things are bit off (Pizza hut around the corner is placed at the wrong building), but very quick and works a little better than their internet search.

06-29-2005, 07:28 AM	#16
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Since this is a downloadable file, I'll have to check it out at home. I hope it's better than their map service, though - the satellite images are like years old, and the maps seem to be about as old. In our neighborhood, the streets are not complete on the map, and the satellite images are pretty well useless for pinpointing an actual house, since they show the area 5 years ago before much was built. Not to mention, I couldn't find the option (if it exists) to track driving directions by major highways/streets, so the last time I needed directions, it was, again, pretty useless, since the directions it gave me were side streets and such. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-29-2005, 07:46 AM	#19
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I expect that if they are going to offer the service, it would at least be somewhat recent, yes. I even used it to look up a car dealership, and there was nothing around. The image was from 1998 or something. What good is that? I think the idea is cool, but it's got limited appeal to me, if I can't use it to pinpoint exactly where I'm going. I'm looking for not just the place, but landmarks around it to help me recognize it when I get close. Isn't that what it's for? So if you're going to a house, how helpful is seeing pasture with a bubble over it? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 06-29-2005 at 07:47 AM.

06-29-2005, 08:33 AM	#21
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I would hope it would improve. I guess all I'm saying is that it's not worth my time at this point, based on the several times I've tried to use it. For what it's supposed to be used, it does not do a good enough job. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-29-2005, 09:02 AM	#22
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	its free...if you want up to date im sure you can pay for a better one...for no fee though thats damn nice __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

06-29-2005, 09:05 AM	#23
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	Isn't their an option to updgrade to the "Gold" package or something? __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

06-29-2005, 12:54 PM	#24
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Apparently the images are supposed to be renewed every three years. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

06-29-2005, 12:55 PM	#25
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	What exactly does the gold get you? How up to date are the images on it?

06-29-2005, 01:08 PM	#26
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	what the difference between google map and google earth? dont they both give you map, driving directions and satellite

06-29-2005, 01:11 PM	#27
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	only scientologists are allowed to have Google Universe. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-29-2005, 01:53 PM	#29
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	at least 5 gets you access to Google Universe Lite. at level 8 you get Google Universe Omnipetance Edition. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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