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

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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.

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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…)

/GIF/TGA/TIF/PNG/GPX/LOC/MPS/DAE

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

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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

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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

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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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