Posts Tagged ‘Earth’

Modern maps make planning a holiday easy

December 15th, 2009
Modern maps make planning a holiday easy

When it comes to technology we really live in fortunate times. The availability of maps online makes planning a trip so much easier. With applications like Google Earth or Google maps you can know get a far better idea about how to plan your holidays. In fact the satellite maps are so good that you can actually feel like you have visited these places after looking at them.

These maps are useful in a number of different ways. If you are » Read more: Modern maps make planning a holiday easy

What My Satellite GPS Can Do That your Road Atlas Can’t

December 9th, 2009
What My Satellite GPS Can Do That your Road Atlas Can't

Television is not the only “cool” thing using satellites these days. For anyone who likes to travel or wander, the GPS satellite navigation systems that have been on the market for a few years are handy on-the-road companions. Some automotive manufacturers offer GPS in select car models however GPS can also be purchased after market and can be operated outside of the car as well. Satellite GPS navigates through signals received from the myriad of » Read more: What My Satellite GPS Can Do That your Road Atlas Can’t

Sights You Can See with Aerial and Satellite Maps

December 1st, 2009
Sights You Can See with Aerial and Satellite Maps

Easily accessible aerial maps are a recent thing. When Google Earth came out a few years ago, it was big novelty. Now Google Earth is a commonly used application that pretty much everyone with computer access knows about, and stay-at-home sightseeing has never been easier. Satellite and aerial imaging make it possible to see places that are half-way around the world on your computer, and if you look around the internet, you can catch some pretty » Read more: Sights You Can See with Aerial and Satellite Maps