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Post by mingle on Apr 11, 2008 16:03:22 GMT 10
Hi All,
Looks like quite a lot of the images on Google Earth (these are satellite ones, I believe) have finally been updated to more recent/higher resolution.
Of particular interest are those around northern NSW (Barrington Tops and Emmerville)
They (unfortunately) aren't they highest resolution images possible, but they are a huge improvement on the previous ones.
Cheers,
Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2008 20:24:39 GMT 10
I always wondered why images around Pukapunyal are sharper than those around Maryborough does the military do this? I wouldn't have considered Puka much interest to anyone.
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Post by mingle on Apr 12, 2008 21:10:11 GMT 10
Hi Dennis,
It all depends on whether the images are from aerial photography or from satellites.
Even with the satellites, the image resolution varies a lot. The updated images (I think) are at a resolution of 1 pixel per 0.6m, which is a little too low to be able to spot a roaming TC or thylacine!
A quick look at any area of the world shows a big variation in the image quality. All down to the fact that the images are grabbed from all over the place and at all different times/dates.
It's actually a phenomenal achievement and certainly the most amazing computer application I've seen in many a year.
Cheers,
Mike.
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Post by youcantry on Apr 14, 2008 17:52:09 GMT 10
I learned only yesterday that it was developed in Sydney (if I heard right).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2008 0:20:32 GMT 10
Hey....thanks guys!!! l never even knew about google earth until l read these posts...l downloaded it yesterday & spent the afternoon checking out all my internet friends houses all over the world....it was great to see where they lived  ....but....l think my neighbor is growing wacky weed  Kaz xxx  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2008 21:42:42 GMT 10
....l think my neighbor is growing wacky weed
Well that's one way to make money cutting grass.
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Post by mingle on Apr 30, 2008 22:32:31 GMT 10
Ha Ha,
One of the neighbours of the farm I used to stay must've been doing that same, as after the yearly heavy rains (and subsequent flooding) it was growing wild along a large stretch of the river!
Never touch the stuff myself, I hasten to add!
Cheers,
Mike.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2008 14:36:16 GMT 10
Often found growing wild in goldfields areas, legacy of the old days when it was legal and people grew it to make hemp.
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....but....l think my neighbor is growing wacky weed 
