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Satellite maps are created using photographs taken from the satellite in space. J&RJ&RDetailed photographs of land are taken from a satellite in space then fed back to a computer on earth which are then edited with location text and then put online.
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Different kind of maps?
Political Maps Mobility Maps Transit maps Thematic Maps Inventory Maps
Are Google Maps done with a satellite?
Google Maps provides satellite and map views in addition to Street Views. The satellite view of Google Maps uses the same backend satellite imagery database used by Google Earth.The satellite imagery are typically from the GeoEye or DigitalGlobe owned satellites, and some of the imagery are actually aerial photos from aircraft using special high resolution cameras.
How are satellite images different from other maps?
Maps may be drawn to scale or not to show more or less detail as needed. Satellite images on the other hand are actual photographs of what the ground and landscape are at a particular time. Both have many uses and tools like Google Maps allow you to switch from a map/street view to a satellite view with a click of the mouse.
What technological advancements have helped mapmakers developed maps faster and more accurately?
(:computers ans satellite Photography:)
What types of maps are available through Google?
There are all types of maps available. There are satellite maps and terrain maps. In addition, there are maps that show the traffic patterns and street views are made available as well if you want to get a close up look at an object.
Different kind of maps?
Political Maps Mobility Maps Transit maps Thematic Maps Inventory Maps
What do you call the person that takes satellite images for maps?
The satellite image taker?
Where can one find a satellite map of the United States?
A satellite map can be found on google's maps page, on a website called "mapquest", Nokia's Ovi Maps also offers a satellite map of the United States.
Are Google Maps done with a satellite?
Google Maps provides satellite and map views in addition to Street Views. The satellite view of Google Maps uses the same backend satellite imagery database used by Google Earth.The satellite imagery are typically from the GeoEye or DigitalGlobe owned satellites, and some of the imagery are actually aerial photos from aircraft using special high resolution cameras.
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