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Google Earth uses a "Simple Cylindrical projection," which is also known as Plate Carrée, with a World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS84) datum.
This is a simple map projection where the meridians and parallels are equidistant, straight lines, with the two sets crossing at right angles.
Google Maps uses the Mercator projection also with the WGS84 dataum.
The vertical component (altitude) is measured from the vertical datum, which is the Earth Gravitational Model 1996 (EGM96) Geoid. Altitudes are measured in meters.
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What website from Google is Google Earth?
Some websites use the Google Earth plugin and visiting such a website would prompt you to download the plugin from Google if you don't already have Google Earth plugin installed. This is installed when you install the Google Earth application.If you want to download the Google Earth application it can be download for free from the Google Earth website, whose URL can be found in related links below. Otherwise just search: "Download Google Earth" and the first result with the website from the domain earth.google.com is the one to use (after the ads).
What is the price for a month subscription on Google Earth?
Google Earth is free to use for everyone just like Google Maps. Google Earth Professional can be purchased for $399 a year which comes to $33.25 a month.
How do you use the ruler on Google earth?
Check out the related link below to find help using the Ruler Tool in Google Earth.
How do you locate a place on the Earth's surface?
By Longitude, Latitude, minutes, seconds. Or use Google Earth.
Can you use google earth to locate hit and run vehicles?
NO ... only if you know where the driver lives ... Google earth does not track any thing ... just images of streets ...
What is the similarity between plane surveying and geodetic surveying?
in plane survey the surface of earth assume as plane or straight its uses as limited distance where as in geodetic survey surface of earth assume as curve its use in long distance.
What has replaced the use of stars in geodetic measurements?
The use of stars in geodetic measurements has been replaced by GPS satellites.
What does one use Google Earth for?
One uses Google Earth to get directions as Google Earth provides geographical information about places on the Earth. Google Earth was released twelve years ago in 2001.
Does Google Earth mess up your computer?
Google Earth and Google Earth Pro are Google software products. It normally does not "mess" up your computer but like any software application problems do happen (e.g. system crashes, corrupt cache files, etc.).If you're using Google Earth Pro and have problems then you should contact Google Earth support (which is part of the subscription) or check out the Google Earth Support web site for solutions.If you use the free version then you can post questions or problems to the Google Earth forum - see related link below.
Is software necessary to use Google Earth?
You do not need to download software to use Google Earth. You can use the web client version from the Google Maps website. If you did choose to download it, it is free.
What website from Google is Google Earth?
Some websites use the Google Earth plugin and visiting such a website would prompt you to download the plugin from Google if you don't already have Google Earth plugin installed. This is installed when you install the Google Earth application.If you want to download the Google Earth application it can be download for free from the Google Earth website, whose URL can be found in related links below. Otherwise just search: "Download Google Earth" and the first result with the website from the domain earth.google.com is the one to use (after the ads).
Can you find Google Earth in stores?
No. Google Earth can only be downloaded from google's website. There is a free version and a Pro version for business use.
Does anything need to be downloaded in order to use Google Earth or can it be used online?
In order to use Google Earth you need to download the application. There are versions of Google earth for all sorts of mobile devices available for download.
What is the price for a month subscription on Google Earth?
Google Earth is free to use for everyone just like Google Maps. Google Earth Professional can be purchased for $399 a year which comes to $33.25 a month.
Where can one find more information about Google Earth?
Someone can find more information about Google Earth from the official Google Earth website. The website offers detailed information regarding Google Earth as well as tutorials on how to use the application.
What part of geomatics does Google earth use?
GIS
How do you use the ruler on Google earth?
Check out the related link below to find help using the Ruler Tool in Google Earth.
