Google Earth - UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE

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07-13-2005, 10:24 PM
Superstar Punani

Google Earth - UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE

HOLYFUCKINGSHIT! So I downloaded this shit and am completely blown away by the technology. I feel like I'm in a UFO simulator, able to fly anywhere in the world.

Some of my places visited so far.....

Chamonix from 10 miles up
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...l_chamonix.jpg

This is fucking trippy- tilt the angle to see elevations.
Mont Blanc, Mer De Glace, Chamonix (9000 vertical feet)
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall..._chamonix2.jpg

Waimea Bay
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall..._waimeabay.jpg

THAAAAAANKS FOR CALLLLLING KIRKWOOD!
Cirque on the left, Wall on the right
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...s/kirkwood.jpg

Squaw
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...rmal_squaw.jpg
07-13-2005, 10:36 PM
Superstar Punani

Iranian Alps, Caspian sea in background

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...mal_tehran.jpg
07-13-2005, 10:43 PM
bcrider

cool shit. :cool:

I gotta start playin with it too.
07-13-2005, 10:51 PM
xyz

just downloaded it yesterday. great time killer at work.
07-13-2005, 10:53 PM
Superstar Punani

Now I get to explore the Himalayas

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall.../himalayas.jpg

I'd better shut the fuck up before Ogre sees this thread. "GRRRRRRRR! Geogrrrrraphy nnnnnNERDS!"
07-13-2005, 11:05 PM
Schmear

The major metropolitan areas are cool, too. Zoom down to a big city like Chicago and tilt the camera flat. You can "drive" down the streets with the buildings alongside. Pretty sweet.
07-13-2005, 11:05 PM
Woodsy

rerun kook!
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...t=google+earth

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...t=google+earth
07-13-2005, 11:05 PM
Schmear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstar Punani

I'd better shut the fuck up before Ogre sees this thread.

Something tells me he already has. ;)
07-13-2005, 11:10 PM
cj001f

Google Earth is the best ski porn ever created.
07-13-2005, 11:55 PM
Dromond

I KNOW!

That thing is effing incredible. I can make out the trails on the tiny ski hill where I made my first turns. It's outta control.
07-14-2005, 06:38 AM
bad_roo

Doesn't want to run on my PC. I've got Google South London instead.
07-14-2005, 08:44 AM
tuffy109

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj001f

Google Earth is the best ski porn ever created.

there are no secret surf spots anymore.
07-14-2005, 10:23 AM
Buzzworthy

Since I work in the industry, well kinda, we use a lot of this stuff.

BUT, since we stalled the company internet with a bunch of us playing, we now are not allowed to use it, even for work purposes.

What a stupid policy and why can't we have a more powerful internet server, fuck. :nonono2:
07-14-2005, 10:26 AM
cj001f

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuffy109

there are no secret surf spots anymore.

No. At least some of the map data is shitty. Fitzroy for example.
07-14-2005, 11:48 AM
tuffy109

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj001f

No. At least some of the map data is shitty. Fitzroy for example.

it'd be cool if they could add ocean shelving/floor to it.
07-14-2005, 11:52 AM
joshbu

Like most things computer-y, this technology is only going to get better: higher resolution sat data, integration of topographic and geographic map data, GPS unit integration (imagine Google Earth streamed to your GPS unit, or your GPS enabled phone) and then any and all of the Google Maps type hacks layered on top of that.

Geographic data modeling and display. So HOT right now!
07-14-2005, 12:03 PM
cj001f

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshbu

(imagine Google Earth streamed to your GPS unit, or your GPS enabled phone)

Motion-Based will take your GPS data and export it to Google earth for a view of your workout (the reverse would be cool too!). Amazing what's available.
07-14-2005, 12:12 PM
Tippster

Didja hear Tanner Hall got hurt? ;)

I can only use GoogleEarth at home. The work comps/connections are too slow.
07-14-2005, 12:17 PM
Cornholio

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshbu

Like most things computer-y, this technology is only going to get better: higher resolution sat data, integration of topographic and geographic map data, GPS unit integration (imagine Google Earth streamed to your GPS unit, or your GPS enabled phone) and then any and all of the Google Maps type hacks layered on top of that.

Geographic data modeling and display. So HOT right now!

All of what you said (except the hi-res imagery) is in Google Earth. And it's hackable.
07-14-2005, 12:37 PM
Ripzalot

really really cool.

so where do you guys live? :D
07-14-2005, 01:16 PM
Ripzalot

and where do you ski?
07-14-2005, 04:34 PM
Cornholio

Fear the vert, baby. :fm:
07-14-2005, 05:05 PM
freshie247

Does your UFO simulator come stock with the cattle mutilation & orifice examination equipment or does that cost extra?
07-14-2005, 05:12 PM
Superstar Punani

This is the best timekiller ever.

Now I'm trying to see the Google version of photos I've taken.

Mont Blanc seen from Les Grand Montets

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...ets-actual.jpg

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...andMontets.jpg

(anyone got the coordinates for Macchu Picchu?)
07-14-2005, 07:27 PM
TomK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstar Punani

This is the best timekiller ever.

Now I'm trying to see the Google version of photos I've taken.
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(anyone got the coordinates for Macchu Picchu?)

Antarctic Science station Macchu Picchu on King George Island is at:
Latitude - 62 05 / Longitude - 58 28

Macchu Picchu in Peru is 75 miles north of Cusco, Peru at:
Latitude -13 07 / Longitude -72 35
07-14-2005, 07:38 PM
raddam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superstar Punani

This is the best timekiller ever.

Now I'm trying to see the Google version of photos I've taken.

Mont Blanc seen from Les Grand Montets

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...ets-actual.jpg

http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...andMontets.jpg

(anyone got the coordinates for Macchu Picchu?)

Now that is cool
07-15-2005, 02:17 PM
joshbu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornholio

All of what you said (except the hi-res imagery) is in Google Earth. And it's hackable.

Not really. Road support sucks, (compared to MapQuest or even Google Maps) and the topographics seem limited to the 3D rendering of the trerrain. Nor are the buildings in downtown areas texture mapped yet. But all of that is coming. :biggrin:
07-15-2005, 02:23 PM
Mountain Junkie

Played with this yesterday. Very cool, especially where there are high-res images. However, the little fucker completely hangs my computer. 2 for 2 now.
07-16-2005, 12:02 PM
Ripzalot

la grave.....
07-16-2005, 08:56 PM
focus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornholio

Fear the vert, baby. :fm:

i've got a mac, so i can't play...but i'd sorta like to see snow trails, while you're at it....
07-17-2005, 11:02 PM
Truckee Joe

google earth, yeah.
07-18-2005, 12:00 AM
Idris

I can't play :(.......I have the bandwidth, for the first time ever, but not the hadrdware.....My PII (233) 64mb POS Acer Laptop running ME just can't cut the mustard!
09-18-2005, 08:34 PM
wanghoeby

I know this is probably old news for most but I just discovered this today, and holy fuck is it awsome. It's like a video game of the whole earth. Crazy shit.
09-18-2005, 08:51 PM
socal-k2

I love me my Google Earth!
09-18-2005, 09:11 PM
Droopy

http://tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22609

there are some ones I found 9 months ago before everyone tried to steal my google earth steeze

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