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Google Eart
Name of the program: Google Earth
Manufacturer: Google Inc.
Version: 5.1.3533.1731
License: Freeware
Price: Classic: for free
Plus: Windows Users
Pro: 400 USD- 271 EUR
Characteristics: Google Earth is a
program that is composed of thoroughly
processed satellite images. These images
are tightly grouped together so they form a globe.
options which you can adjust to fit in all aspects of your personal needs. There are 3 different types of Google
Earth besides the classic, however they’re paid and are not required by ordinary users.
extra-ordinary program and I open it up even though I have
necessarily requires my attention.
Purpose: It helps planning road trips, search for places and nearby restaurants, allow you to measure
distances from point a to b, enable you to do serious research and much more.
the world, which are then generally more aware of the life around them.
Software Review
David Hoffman, MYP IV
Google Earth
Name of the program: Google Earth
Google Earth is a
program that is composed of thoroughly
processed satellite images. These images
are tightly grouped together so they form a globe. At the GE´s disposal is a large variety of powerful tools and
adjust to fit in all aspects of your personal needs. There are 3 different types of Google
Earth besides the classic, however they’re paid and are not required by ordinary users.
ordinary program and I open it up even though I have a lot of boring work ahead of me which
It helps planning road trips, search for places and nearby restaurants, allow you to measure
distances from point a to b, enable you to do serious research and much more. It teaches children to explore
the world, which are then generally more aware of the life around them.
David Hoffman, MYP IV.
At the GE´s disposal is a large variety of powerful tools and
adjust to fit in all aspects of your personal needs. There are 3 different types of Google
Earth besides the classic, however they’re paid and are not required by ordinary users. Google Earth is an
a lot of boring work ahead of me which
It helps planning road trips, search for places and nearby restaurants, allow you to measure
It teaches children to explore
Tools, Functions and Options
The screen when GE is running is divided into the main display which shows your virtual position on Earth.
Along with the main one, there are few more accompanying it. Above the display is the “
from the display is the “Sidebar” and above is the main
Add, Help. I, personally use the “Toolbar” most often.
In “Toolbar” you can:
� Place Mark- pinpoint your places (vacation spots, your house, etc…)� Polygon/Path/Image Overlay� Tour-record short movie � Historical Imagery-evolution of the planet � Sun- switch to day/night-time zones� Switch- switch to change to either
Sky or Earth � Ruler-measure distances � Send/Print/Google Maps-send via mail/print image via printer/
SwitchSun Main Panel Placemark
My places
Layers
Sidebar Scale Legend
Software Review
David Hoffman, MYP IV
Tools, Functions and Options
The screen when GE is running is divided into the main display which shows your virtual position on Earth.
are few more accompanying it. Above the display is the “
” and above is the main panel which is split in 6 ways
I, personally use the “Toolbar” most often.
your places (vacation spots, your house, etc…) Polygon/Path/Image Overlay- add shape/add journey(a-b)/add photo to specific area
evolution of the planet time zones
switch to change to either Mars, Moon,
send via mail/print image via printer/view your image in Google Maps
Toolbar Print Send Ruler Switch
Coordinates
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The screen when GE is running is divided into the main display which shows your virtual position on Earth.
are few more accompanying it. Above the display is the “Toolbar”. On the left
panel which is split in 6 ways- File, Edit, View, Tools,
b)/add photo to specific area
view your image in Google Maps
Altitude
Search Location
Zoom
Compass
In “Sidebar” you can:
� Search o Fly-type either coordinates,
sign and it will automatically send you thereo Find Business
hotels etc…in certain locatipassed through the filters
o Directions-type in easiest way to get there, plus the particulars for the journey
� Places- consists of all your place marks, images, paths, polygons and other saved files
� Layers- adjust how much information should be displayed on th(Geographic Web, Traffic, Weather, Terrain, 3D Building, Ocean, Gallery, Street View, Global Awareness etc…)
File types:
KML/KMZ/ETA/ INI/JPG/BMP/
Interesting Features:
Google Earth Flight Simulator: Google Earth
Simulator has been Google Earth´s hidden feature until
late 2005 when several computer nerds tried and
pressed keys at once in combination with others
the desktop appeared a tab wherein were placed two
images of airplanes, with short descriptio
panel where you could justify your position (airborne
or airport). The news about this secret feature broke
out as a pandemic. Nevertheless, I suggest Google
Earth has lots of similar secrets ever still hidden and just waiting to be discovere
Microstation v8i: Microstation is an advanced architectonical program. Google established cooperation with
Microstation and therefore it hasn’t been such a surprise it turned out Google Earth and Microstation v8i are
mutually compatible. Their compatibi
model of an object. Once you are done, on the top there can be behold an icon having resemblance of an
Earth. By clicking on this icon a window appears which asks you to give the exac
your object. Save it and next time you open up Google Earth, the model will be placed on your desired spot
with all details.
Software Review
David Hoffman, MYP IV
type either coordinates, name of the place or characteristic sign and it will automatically send you there Find Business- search for restaurants, museums, ski resorts, hotels etc…in certain location and it shows you all results, which passed through the filters
type in two cities, places and it will show you the easiest way to get there, plus the particulars for the journey
your place marks, images, paths, polygons and other saved
adjust how much information should be displayed on the screen (Geographic Web, Traffic, Weather, Terrain, 3D Building, Ocean, Gallery, Street View, Global Awareness etc…)
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Google Earth Flight
Simulator has been Google Earth´s hidden feature until
late 2005 when several computer nerds tried and
pressed keys at once in combination with others. On
the desktop appeared a tab wherein were placed two
images of airplanes, with short description and below a
panel where you could justify your position (airborne
or airport). The news about this secret feature broke
out as a pandemic. Nevertheless, I suggest Google
Earth has lots of similar secrets ever still hidden and just waiting to be discovered.
Microstation is an advanced architectonical program. Google established cooperation with
Microstation and therefore it hasn’t been such a surprise it turned out Google Earth and Microstation v8i are
mutually compatible. Their compatibility is split evenly on both sides. Microstation is used to produce a 3D
. Once you are done, on the top there can be behold an icon having resemblance of an
Earth. By clicking on this icon a window appears which asks you to give the exact Latitude and Longitude of
your object. Save it and next time you open up Google Earth, the model will be placed on your desired spot
David Hoffman, MYP IV.
name of the place or characteristic
which
two cities, places and it will show you the
your place marks, images, paths, polygons and other saved
Microstation is an advanced architectonical program. Google established cooperation with
Microstation and therefore it hasn’t been such a surprise it turned out Google Earth and Microstation v8i are
lity is split evenly on both sides. Microstation is used to produce a 3D
. Once you are done, on the top there can be behold an icon having resemblance of an
t Latitude and Longitude of
your object. Save it and next time you open up Google Earth, the model will be placed on your desired spot
Software Review
David Hoffman, MYP IV.
Installation Process: The classic version of Google Earth is for free and can be downloaded on
uncountable number of websites. It doesn’t require very high technical specifications and the process of
installation is relatively fast and no extra files are necessary to be downloaded. Once it starts downloading
process, it only asks you where you wish to save it and that’s actually all. As the process is done you can
enjoy the endless fun and join the community which all is at Google Earth´s disposal.
Extensions: The latest version of Google Earth is 5.1.3533.1731. Anytime you visit Google Earth that is
outdated, it informs you about the recent updates and changes that are currently available. There is often a
hyperlink and the update process is not handled manually.
Strengths:
� Live blogs and communities, place where users share hints, tips, hacks, experience
� 3D models
� Stunning graphics and in some parts
surgically precise
� For free
� Compatible with SketchUp, Microstation and
many more…
� Hundreds of tools
� Viewable in Google Maps
� Your route in “Directions” can be
synchronized with your GPS in car
� Ultimate educational tool
� Suitable for all age classes
� Used for serious research
� Street view, traffic and generally “layers” which GE disposes of is simply wonderful breakthrough
innovation
Weaknesses:
� Remote areas are often blurry
� Measured in feet and inches, not metric system
� US has generally more information, more cities with 3D models and so on than Europe and the rest of
the world
� Some parts of the world are outdated (photographed several years ago)
� It´s slow if it´s running on slow computer
Software Review
David Hoffman, MYP IV.
My experience:
Ever since I have started to use Google Earth, it exceeded my expectations. It teaches me one or two piece of
news, and always surprises me very positively every time I open it up. Thanks to GE I have learned a lot of
new geographical terms and aroused my curiosity about cartography. In addition, endless number of tools
makes my time spent with it even delightful. Google Earth is simply a lot of fun and I recommend it to
everyone.
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