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2. Google Earth - Wikipedia

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   Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and ...

3. Web Mercator projection - Wikipedia

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   Web Mercator, Google Web Mercator, Spherical Mercator, WGS 84 Web Mercator[1] or WGS 84/Pseudo-Mercator is a variant of the Mercator map projection and is the de facto standard for Web mapping applications. It rose to prominence when Google Maps adopted it in 2005. [2] It is used by virtually all major online map providers, including Google ...

4. List of satellite map images with missing or unclear data

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   This is a list of satellite map images with missing or unclear data. Some locations on free, publicly viewable satellite map services have such issues due to having been intentionally digitally obscured or blurred for various reasons of this. [1] For example, Westchester County, New York asked Google to blur potential terrorism targets (such as ...

5. Comparison of web map services - Wikipedia

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   Google Maps Bing Maps MapQuest Mapy.cz OpenStreetMap Here WeGo Apple Maps Yandex Maps; Degrees of motion Vertical, horizontal, depth, rotation (beta), 360 panoramic (Street View), 3D mode (Google Earth JavaScript) Vertical, horizontal, depth, 360 panoramic (Streetside), 3D mode (tilt, pan, rotate) Vertical, horizontal, depth

6. Satellite imagery - Wikipedia

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   Satellite image of Fortaleza. Satellite images (also Earth observation imagery, spaceborne photography, or simply satellite photo) are images of Earth collected by imaging satellites operated by governments and businesses around the world. Satellite imaging companies sell images by licensing them to governments and businesses such as Apple Maps ...

7. Tiled web map - Wikipedia

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   At the outer most zoom level, 0, the entire world can be rendered in a single map tile. Each zoom level doubles in both dimensions, so a single tile is replaced by 4 tiles when zooming in. This means that about 22 zoom levels are sufficient for most practical purposes. The Web Mercator projection is used, with latitude limits of around 85 degrees.

8. Homebuyers beware: How to avoid properties with high ... - AOL

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   In 2011 the California Geological Survey created a map that shows that a majority of ... When you look up an address or a neighborhood on Google Earth Pro, it will automatically show you the ...

9. Google Maps - Wikipedia

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   Google Maps for mobile devices were first released in 2006; the latest versions feature GPS turn-by-turn navigation along with dedicated parking assistance features. By 2013, it was found to be the world's most popular smartphone app, with over 54% of global smartphone owners using it. [8]