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Satellite maps are as current as when they taken and depends on the satellite provider and/or source for the imagery.
The base imagery, for example, in Google Earth and Google Maps is on average 3-5 years old. Weather imagery and overlays in Google Earth on the other hand are updated an hourly basis. Satellite imagery is Google Earth/Maps is incrementally updated usually about every 2-3 weeks in whatever area an update is available -- the entire globe isn't updated all at once.
Likewise, Bing Maps updates its imagery once a month with typically more than 10TB of imagery, but its aerial and Bird's-Eye images for a particular location can sometimes be several years out-of-date.
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Different kind of maps?
Political Maps Mobility Maps Transit maps Thematic Maps Inventory Maps
How are satellite maps created?
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.
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.
Where can someone find satellite maps online?
Google Earth and Google Maps provide interactive access to satellite imagery that are often less than 3 years old. For special events or natural disasters (e.g. Haiti earthquake) Google has made new satellite imagery available in matter of days or weeks. If you want more up-to-date imagery then you might want to check the imagery providers directly (e.g. GeoEye, DigitalGlobe, etc.).
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?
How are satellite maps created?
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.
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.
Name three tools people use to study the land of the western hemisphere?
1- satellite 2- maps 3- aerial photograph
Three types of global maps?
Thematic map, reference map , and satellite maps.
Can anyone use google satellite maps?
Yes, anyone with a computer and internet connectivity can view their satellite maps from all over the globe. However, some countries, do not have a detailed view on the map.
Which is better - google maps or a sat nav?
I don't have a satellite navigator myself, but I have been using G maps, and I have to say that G maps isn't always accurate. I have found roads that weren't yet on G maps for example. If I were you I would get a satellite navigator, because I would think it would have the most updated maps available.
Are National Geographic maps available for downloading online?
Yes they are. There are satellite maps, street maps, and online atlases at the touch of a button. There are also trail maps, wall maps, and adventure maps from National Geographic online.
How accurate is Googles map of Ecuador?
The current selection of maps on Google of Ecuador is highly accurate as they were taken via high resolution satellite in 2013. Ecuador doesn't have a high turnover of infrastructure.
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.
