The 'goal' is to have a Netbook (or Notebook) in a vehicle, running Google Earth with a GPS Satellite connection and at the same time, downloading real time Google Earth Satellite images from Internet.
So, as the vehicle is moving the GPS 'position' icon moves along on a Google map and new maps are downloading from the Internet at the same time.
Why do this? Because 'we' can. It's free and works like GPS mapping software but does 'a lot' more!
With a few clicks or voice commands, now can access Routing Directions, Google Earth Satellite images, Google Street maps, Google Street views, Google's excellent POIs and Internet web searches.
A few months ago the above wasn't possible, yesterday this was done with a GPS antenna and an Air Card. (and a lot of settings tweeking)
Today, a Tethered DROID does both. The DROID is connected to the GPS satellites and Internet at the same time with one USB connection.
(and no setting tweeking, it's plug and play)
From Google Earth Help: Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. The information in Google Earth is collected over time and is not in 'real time'. For example, it's not possible to see live changes in images.
I read it as "real time Google Earth Satellite images POSITIONS". What a difference a single word makes
correct.. street views are made from vehicles loaded with digital cameras taking 360 degree shots every xx feet and the picture data is GPS marked
but the images being displayed to you on the screen change in real time to show you what the street & buildings ahead look like, last months 'face lift' / 'remodel' will not be there, but the street, the signs, the stop lights and the majority of the buildings will look like the display, so you can see where you are going, where to turn or exit or stop before you get there.
Options, always have options, and the journey goes much smoother ....
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The 'goal' is to have a Netbook (or Notebook) in a vehicle, running Google Earth with a GPS Satellite connection and at the same time, downloading real time Google Earth Satellite images from Internet.
So, as the vehicle is moving the GPS 'position' icon moves along on a Google map and new maps are downloading from the Internet at the same time.
Why do this? Because 'we' can. It's free and works like GPS mapping software but does 'a lot' more!
With a few clicks or voice commands, now can access Routing Directions, Google Earth Satellite images, Google Street maps, Google Street views, Google's excellent POIs and Internet web searches.
A few months ago the above wasn't possible, yesterday this was done with a GPS antenna and an Air Card. (and a lot of settings tweeking)
Today, a Tethered DROID does both. The DROID is connected to the GPS satellites and Internet at the same time with one USB connection.
(and no setting tweeking, it's plug and play)
From Google Earth Help: Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. The information in Google Earth is collected over time and is not in 'real time'. For example, it's not possible to see live changes in images.
I read it as "real time Google Earth Satellite images POSITIONS". What a difference a single word makes
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McZippie wrote: Thanks. Only the CIA has real time sat images Actually, its the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (www.nga.mil)
Corkey05 wrote:
Popsie wrote:
McZippie wrote:
robatthelake wrote: It's still got Me confused!
as you should be
The 'goal' is to have a Netbook (or Notebook) in a vehicle, running Google Earth with a GPS Satellite connection and at the same time, downloading real time Google Earth Satellite images from Internet.
So, as the vehicle is moving the GPS 'position' icon moves along on a Google map and new maps are downloading from the Internet at the same time.
Why do this? Because 'we' can. It's free and works like GPS mapping software but does 'a lot' more!
With a few clicks or voice commands, now can access Routing Directions, Google Earth Satellite images, Google Street maps, Google Street views, Google's excellent POIs and Internet web searches.
A few months ago the above wasn't possible, yesterday this was done with a GPS antenna and an Air Card. (and a lot of settings tweeking)
Today, a Tethered DROID does both. The DROID is connected to the GPS satellites and Internet at the same time with one USB connection.
(and no setting tweeking, it's plug and play)
From Google Earth Help: Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old. The information in Google Earth is collected over time and is not in 'real time'. For example, it's not possible to see live changes in images.
I read it as "real time Google Earth Satellite images POSITIONS". What a difference a single word makes
Ok - if you're all so durn smart & techy, howcum ain't nobody 'splained what the heck a DROID is!! And how does one tether it to a laptop? chlothesline rope?
Corky - your click appears to be, for some strange reason, totally meaningless video. Is it a blackberry kind of thing? I am getting that warm feeling that I am totally underwater, have NO idea of what's going on in this other world of yours. I DO know that if I wait long enough (like 3-4 weeks) suddenly all this fancy stuff will be sold as one unit at WalMart and be advertised as a Christmas special. By then, I'll have some idea what it does and I'll be one of the fart smellers, oops - smart fellers - like you guys. So there!
nbounder wrote: Ok - if you're all so durn smart & techy, howcum ain't nobody 'splained what the heck a DROID is!! And how does one tether it to a laptop? chlothesline rope? Scribe.
A "Droid" is apparently a new wireless phone. Just like that Apple i-phone thing.
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