GEupdate
Google made a HUGE update to its satellite imagery database this weekend. Other than the previously covered cities of Karachi and Islamabad, we now have even a larger area around Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Sialkot, and so many other major and minor areas of Pakistan. The strips of hi-res data are scattered all over and the names are too many to list.
Have a look. Download and run Google Earth from here.
Have a look. Download and run Google Earth from here.
Yes, those tools are very handy. But since Google Earth is becoming so popular, along with the KML format, most GIS applications are beginning to have KML export built-in, or enhanced with the help of plugins. AutoDesk, ArcGIS, WorldWind and other opensource GIS apps have them in place too.
Posted by
Ali Allawala |
3:58 AM