INTER
NET services giant Google Inc. has launched the Google Earth 5.0 with an update
called Ocean. The new feature allows users to look at 3D images of the underwa
ter terrain and view the world's large bodies of water.
Two additional features were also added to Google Earth 5.0. They include the H
istorical Imagery and Touring. The former is a virtual time travel to areas usi
ng archived satellite imagery. The latter is a feature that allows users to exp
erience a voice-over tour of Google Earth.
Users can view photos and videos embedded n Google Earth 5.0. There are also ad
ditional materials from about 80 oceanographic organizations and a National Geo
graphic Magazine quiz feature. There are also archival videos from the famous o
ceanographer Jacques Cousteau.
There is also a new Google Earth "GSP tracking" feature, which was initially av
ailable on the paid versions of Google Earth.
Incidentally, Google added these features to highlight environmental issues. Go
ogle has already invited to the launch of Google Earth 5.0 former vice presiden
t and environment advocate Al Gore who spoke of the new Historical Imagery feat
ure, which also shows the drastic environmental changes happening to the planet
.
In light of these new Google Earth features, Google CEO Eric Schmidt talked abo
ut the biodiversity loss in the world's oceans and said that the Internet compa
ny can help change people's perception of the environment.
Some Philippine oceanographic landmarks are also highlighted in Google Earth 5.
0. Among these are Apo Coral Reef and dive spots in the island resort of Boraca
y and Siargao.
The Google Earth 5.0 software can be downloaded for free.
Watch this video:
Google Earth now with marine terrain
INTER
NET services giant Google Inc. has launched the Google Earth 5.0 with an update
called Ocean. The new feature allows users to look at 3D images of the underwa
ter terrain and view the world's large bodies of water.
Two additional features were also added to Google Earth 5.0. They include the H
istorical Imagery and Touring. The former is a virtual time travel to areas usi
ng archived satellite imagery. The latter is a feature that allows users to exp
erience a voice-over tour of Google Earth.
Users can view photos and videos embedded n Google Earth 5.0. There are also ad
ditional materials from about 80 oceanographic organizations and a National Geo
graphic Magazine quiz feature. There are also archival videos from the famous o
ceanographer Jacques Cousteau.
There is also a new Google Earth "GSP tracking" feature, which was initially av
ailable on the paid versions of Google Earth.
Incidentally, Google added these features to highlight environmental issues. Go
ogle has already invited to the launch of Google Earth 5.0 former vice presiden
t and environment advocate Al Gore who spoke of the new Historical Imagery feat
ure, which also shows the drastic environmental changes happening to the planet
.
In light of these new Google Earth features, Google CEO Eric Schmidt talked abo
ut the biodiversity loss in the world's oceans and said that the Internet compa
ny can help change people's perception of the environment.
Some Philippine oceanographic landmarks are also highlighted in Google Earth 5.
0. Among these are Apo Coral Reef and dive spots in the island resort of Boraca
y and Siargao.
The Google Earth 5.0 software can be downloaded for free.
Watch this video:
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We can download the full Google Earth program via the Google Updater and during the installation process we're required to stay online. Google earth was already a super hit and now with 5.0 there's going to be lots of excitement visiting the marine world. It consumes a large amount of RAM but I do not feel like compromising Google earth with something else because I love to watch the location of my house, if not I just type a valid address and it zooms in. Its interesting to go places by just sitting at the comfort of your homes and now we can avail the opportunity of visiting the oceans as well. The places in 3D dimension is awesome.
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Google is always expanding the features in Google Earth either by adding new areas to explore – first the ocean, then the sky and Rolex Watches so forth – or by releasing new custom layers offering users all sorts of interesting information. Now Google has updated the ocean layer, depicting some of the more interesting and exciting marine expeditions and adding some recent or ongoing expeditions complete with videos and audio commentary.
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