What is GE? and How to use Google Earth? - Map

What Is Google Earth?

Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that was originally called Earth Viewer 3D. It allows you to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, and much more.

It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe. It is currently available for use on personal computers running Windows 2000 and above, Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above. 

• Google Earth is also available as a browser plugin.

With Google Earth's rich, geographical content, you are able to experience a more realistic view of the world. You can fly to your favorite place, search for businesses and even navigate through directions.

New features of Google Earth 6

• Ground-level navigation:- Enjoy a seamless photo-realistic experience with the new ground-level navigation. Now you can navigate from one panorama to the next directly within Street View.
  
  At an altitude of 500km and lower, you will see a pegman icon appear below the navigation controls which you can drag and drop to view Street View imagery. Layer data is also viewable within Street View.
  
  You can also toggle easily between Street View and a ground-level view that allows for intuitive navigation on the ground level.

• 3D Trees:- In select areas around the world, trees are now in 3D. To view trees in 3D, expand the 3D Buildings Layer and select Trees. 

• 3D Measuring:- Can measure the height and width of 3D Buildings, line-of-sight, view-sheds and more.

How to use Google Earth?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qnx7oN33s 

What is about Google Earth API?

The Google Earth Plug-in and its JavaScript API let you embed Google Earth, a true 3D digital globe, into your web pages. Using the API you can draw markers and lines, drape images over the terrain, add 3D models, or load KML files, allowing you to build sophisticated 3D map applications. 

If you have an existing Maps API site, you can 3D-enable your page with as little as one line of code.

To download the latest version of Google Earth visit http://www.google.com/earth/download/ge/