Google Earth - Page 2

Cyclefrance · 11-28-2005, 10:53 AM

I think I read somewhere that the data they use is at least several months old generally - probably older if somewhere more sensitive - so you can't check up on wife/hubby to see if she/he was where she said she was last night! (well not straight away anyway....)

Sundae · 11-28-2005, 01:03 PM

All I get for the whole of Leicester is a mess of colour

I kept staring in case it was a Magic Eye type picture & eventually the city I recognise would spring out at me. But I guess I'd have more luck swivelling in my chair to see the window behind me!

glatt · 09-10-2007, 08:00 PM

I figure I'd resurrect this thread to mention the newest version of Google Earth. It's been out for a while now. They have bundled in Google Sky so you can see the stars too. That's neat and all, but not all that exciting.

Then last week, I read on Boing Boing about the latest. You may have heard it already, but there is a not-so-secret easter egg of a flight simulator in Google Earth now. Make sure you have the latest version, and type Ctrl+Alt+A and it opens a flight simulator. You get to choose between an F16 and a prop plane. This thing is very very fun. For the last few days, I've been flying through the Grand Canyon, under the Golden Gate bridge, through the canyons of the Himalayas. It's a blast. Check it out if you haven't already.

King · 12-26-2007, 06:56 PM

I really love Google Earth. To be able to see places that I haven't been to for years, and to really be able to see where places are in relation to each other, I find that sort of thing amazing. Also if I'm listening to music it's weirdly relaxing.

Griff · 01-01-2008, 10:36 AM

Grifftopia actually showed up on Google Earth late last year. I have been assimilated.

Lamplighter · 07-10-2010, 04:02 PM

It's interesting to see Google Earth's 5-year history on The Cellar... so it's worth re-reading the previous posts

I've been messing about with GE-3D too, and am fascinated by their "new" feature called 3-D Buildings.
In flying around Portland OR, I could not imagine how all 4 sides of a building could be captured via satellite imagery in such photographic detail.
(Odd note: buildings and cars, but no human beings on the sidewalks.)

Then I found this (10 minute) link on YouTube that shows how it is done.

The online CAD technology used is impressive, and I can't believe so many buildings have already been entered into the Google 3D Warehouse.

Lamplighter · 07-10-2010, 04:24 PM

Here is a portion of the Portland waterfront via Google Earth 3D Buildings:

Gravdigr · 07-11-2010, 04:01 AM

Cool. I was not aware of this thread.

Happy Monkey · 07-12-2010, 02:56 PM

I just helped my parents get a new computer. It's a Gateway all-in-one. It has a multi-touch screen, and it came with Microsoft's version of Google Earth, with multi-touch controls. It's neat, but the rotation gesture seems to get confused sometimes.

Lamplighter · 07-12-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I just helped my parents get a new computer. It's a Gateway all-in-one. It has a multi-touch screen, and it came with Microsoft's version of Google Earth, with multi-touch controls. It's neat, but the rotation gesture seems to get confused sometimes.

If you are talking about using a scrolling-mouse to control the rotation and angle of view, I agree with you... it is awkward.

On a Mac you can use the right/left and up/down keys to control the directions of flying (right/left/forward/back).
Then by pressing the Apple key, these same keys control the rotation and view angle. On the PC, I would think the ALT key should do the same thing. With these keys, control is much easier.
HTH

Happy Monkey · 07-12-2010, 05:37 PM

No, it's using two fingers on the touchscreen itself. Sometimes it seems to have problems figuring out clockwise vs counter-clockwise.

Lamplighter · 07-12-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

No, it's using two fingers on the touchscreen itself. Sometimes it seems to have problems figuring out clockwise vs counter-clockwise.

Yes, the same is true with the mouse, where the rotation is controlled by moving the mouse to the right or left. If you are simultanteously changing the angle (with the mouse up or down) from the guide, this can easily seem to get out of control. Maybe that's also true with the touchscreen.

Lamplighter · 11-03-2010, 11:16 PM

Google has updated the satellite views of our area.
The "street views" are much sharper in focus, and the 3D effect is neat.

I noticed some visitors in the side yard of our house.
It looks like there are 2 kids, an adult, and a dog, so it is probably our G-daughters and their Mom.

A moment of minor fame.

Diaphone Jim · 11-05-2010, 05:52 PM

I can do without Youtube, but it is a shame that dial-up modems and Google Earth don't work too well together.

J.D.DIAMOND · 11-15-2010, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Google has updated the satellite views of our area.
The "street views" are much sharper in focus, and the 3D effect is neat.

I noticed some visitors in the side yard of our house.
It looks like there are 2 kids, an adult, and a dog, so it is probably our G-daughters and their Mom.

A moment of minor fame.

I've seen this too Lamplighter,I also like the 3d effect and the rotation too. Electric Eye in the sky.

11-28-2005, 10:53 AM	#16
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	I think I read somewhere that the data they use is at least several months old generally - probably older if somewhere more sensitive - so you can't check up on wife/hubby to see if she/he was where she said she was last night! (well not straight away anyway....) __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

09-10-2007, 08:00 PM	#18
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I figure I'd resurrect this thread to mention the newest version of Google Earth. It's been out for a while now. They have bundled in Google Sky so you can see the stars too. That's neat and all, but not all that exciting. Then last week, I read on Boing Boing about the latest. You may have heard it already, but there is a not-so-secret easter egg of a flight simulator in Google Earth now. Make sure you have the latest version, and type Ctrl+Alt+A and it opens a flight simulator. You get to choose between an F16 and a prop plane. This thing is very very fun. For the last few days, I've been flying through the Grand Canyon, under the Golden Gate bridge, through the canyons of the Himalayas. It's a blast. Check it out if you haven't already. Attached Images

12-26-2007, 06:56 PM	#19
King Conquistador Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 259	I really love Google Earth. To be able to see places that I haven't been to for years, and to really be able to see where places are in relation to each other, I find that sort of thing amazing. Also if I'm listening to music it's weirdly relaxing. __________________ "I've shot you, Jeff. With a bullet made of Scottish finance regulations."

01-01-2008, 10:36 AM	#20
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Grifftopia actually showed up on Google Earth late last year. I have been assimilated. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-10-2010, 04:24 PM	#22
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Here is a portion of the Portland waterfront via Google Earth 3D Buildings: Attached Images

11-28-2005, 01:03 PM	#17
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	All I get for the whole of Leicester is a mess of colour I kept staring in case it was a Magic Eye type picture & eventually the city I recognise would spring out at me. But I guess I'd have more luck swivelling in my chair to see the window behind me!

07-10-2010, 04:02 PM	#21
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	It's interesting to see Google Earth's 5-year history on The Cellar... so it's worth re-reading the previous posts I've been messing about with GE-3D too, and am fascinated by their "new" feature called 3-D Buildings. In flying around Portland OR, I could not imagine how all 4 sides of a building could be captured via satellite imagery in such photographic detail. (Odd note: buildings and cars, but no human beings on the sidewalks.) Then I found this (10 minute) link on YouTube that shows how it is done. The online CAD technology used is impressive, and I can't believe so many buildings have already been entered into the Google 3D Warehouse.

07-11-2010, 04:01 AM	#23
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Cool. I was not aware of this thread. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

07-12-2010, 02:56 PM	#24
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I just helped my parents get a new computer. It's a Gateway all-in-one. It has a multi-touch screen, and it came with Microsoft's version of Google Earth, with multi-touch controls. It's neat, but the rotation gesture seems to get confused sometimes. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#26
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	No, it's using two fingers on the touchscreen itself. Sometimes it seems to have problems figuring out clockwise vs counter-clockwise. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-03-2010, 11:16 PM	#28
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Google has updated the satellite views of our area. The "street views" are much sharper in focus, and the 3D effect is neat. I noticed some visitors in the side yard of our house. It looks like there are 2 kids, an adult, and a dog, so it is probably our G-daughters and their Mom. A moment of minor fame. Attached Images

11-05-2010, 05:52 PM	#29
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	I can do without Youtube, but it is a shame that dial-up modems and Google Earth don't work too well together.

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