timeclick.blogspot.com— A nice comparison between a real view of Greenland taken from 35000 ft and the well-known Google software in its 3D mode.
Sep 25, 2006View in Crawl 4
They are both pictures - yes, but they are taken in a very different way. Google earth's pictures is a satellite picture taken vertically. The problem is to render a 3D impression and compare it to a picture taken from a different angle.
uh.. I believe we have to thank NASA for the topographical data that makes Google's 3D map thing possible.. Oh and it was Keyhole and those folks that came up with that.. Goggle just bought it..
Difference with google earth and reality is that google earth is a free look at all beautiful places like this at anytime, while reality is your paying thousands for a short glimpse
I'm from Greenland and sadly, I can't see my home town (Greenlands 3rd largest) apart from a white blotch.It is nice to watch from that height, but the details are pretty poor.Of course, it is simply a matter of it not making business sense for Google to purchase detailed pictures of the region. Too bad.
hatanoSep 25, 2006Submitter
They are both pictures - yes, but they are taken in a very different way. Google earth's pictures is a satellite picture taken vertically. The problem is to render a 3D impression and compare it to a picture taken from a different angle.
sterniSep 26, 2006
uh.. I believe we have to thank NASA for the topographical data that makes Google's 3D map thing possible.. Oh and it was Keyhole and those folks that came up with that.. Goggle just bought it..
ddb123Sep 26, 2006
I suppose that is true. Apparently it must be pretty good if it made it to the HP this fast. I just fail to see the big deal, but that is just me.
gregmoSep 26, 2006
Difference with google earth and reality is that google earth is a free look at all beautiful places like this at anytime, while reality is your paying thousands for a short glimpse
palmerSep 26, 2006
"while reality is your paying thousands for a short glimpse"No, YOU'RE paying... for your lack of attention in elementary school.
armaliteSep 26, 2006
Go get another beer Homer<a class="user" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/26/science/26warming.html?ref=us">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/26/science/26warming.html?ref=us</a>
Closed AccountSep 26, 2006
I'm from Greenland and sadly, I can't see my home town (Greenlands 3rd largest) apart from a white blotch.It is nice to watch from that height, but the details are pretty poor.Of course, it is simply a matter of it not making business sense for Google to purchase detailed pictures of the region. Too bad.
Closed AccountSep 26, 2006
I'll bet if you fly over that area now, a lot of that glacier would be melted now.
Closed AccountSep 27, 2006
maybe if the world was made of pixels..not pigment
digitalpioneerSep 27, 2006
Looks pretty good. GO GOOGLE!!!