Google Earth really watches online satellites.

I believe you will be amazed at this wonderful software after using it. Google's latest software called "Google Earth" allows you to browse the world. Not only can you observe every corner of the world at will, but more importantly, it can give you a new feeling, that is, how you will look at the world around you in the near future. Come and experience it with me!

1. Preparation before installation

Because it is viewed and searched in three dimensions, there are some special requirements for your machine. Official website put forward the minimum configuration of running software:

Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems

Intel Pentium III 500 MHz

128MB memory

200MB hard disk space

3D graphics card, 16MB memory.

1024x768 resolution, 32-bit true color

Broadband environment

I recommend the following configuration to make you feel carefree.

Windows XP operating system

Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz

5 12MB memory

2GB hard disk space

3D graphics card, above 32MB.

If you don't know this software very well, please choose the "complete" installation mode when installing, and don't choose the installation path, otherwise there may be problems. And please be sure to keep smooth internet access conditions. After successful installation, the "Google Earth" icon will appear on the desktop.

Try your hand for the first time.

Let's see what it can do first. With this software, using pictures and maps provided by satellites and powerful Google search technology, global geographic information is in sight. Not only can you travel in space, but you can even see the eaves of your home; Find the destination directly and observe it from any angle. Search schools, parks, restaurants, hotels and driving guides. Let's open it quickly.

(1) Start your first trip

When the software is opened, it will automatically connect with the server. When you see our beautiful earth approaching you, it means that you have succeeded. This smooth gradient is really like the lens advance in the movie, and this feeling is what the software appreciates most.

This English software may have stumped many friends, don't worry. Let's start our first trip in the most primitive way. Select "Flying Direction" on the left side of the software and enter "39D54'16.68" n,163d23' 29.52 "e in the box below. You should be able to see that this is a geographical coordinate, that is, north latitude 16, 39 degrees and 54 minutes. She is the coordinate of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the capital of our great motherland. Click "Search", I won't describe what you see below, enjoy it slowly!

In order to make you more aware of the meaning of various tools and tips, the chart is as follows:

We can see that the left part is a variety of information display, so don't worry. The upper right side is the graphical browsing window, and the lower side is the toolbar. Please carefully observe the meaning and usage of various tools.

(2) Look at the cities on the other side of the ocean.

Google provides satellite photos with different resolutions in different regions. In your hometown, you may only see some mountains, but in some big cities, you can even see the roofs! Let's enjoy it together

Google Earth provides different and detailed information in the following cities, where you can get information on travel, catering, tourism and other aspects:

The photos are as clear as buildings: most cities in the United States, major cities in western Europe, Canada and Britain.

Three-dimensional illustrations of cities: 38 major cities in the United States.

Detailed road map: USA, Canada, UK, Western Europe.

Google local search: USA, Canada, UK.

Let's go to new york. If you know its approximate location, you can look for it manually. Or you can directly enter the latitude and longitude: 40 degrees 42 minutes north latitude and 74 degrees 00 minutes west longitude. When the height drops to about 6000 feet, the building can be clearly seen. For such a height, the three-dimensional distribution of buildings can be observed. Select "Architecture" on the left side of the tool panel, and a white icon will appear on the top view. At this time, you can change the angle of view by adjusting the lever of "looking down" and "looking up", and you can feel the shuttle between cities when sitting in a helicopter. Wonderful!

Adjust the height to about 4000 feet, so that we can see most cities. At this point, everything on the left side of the tool panel can be displayed on demand, and every bar and restaurant can be seen at a glance at the most detailed time.

(3) Distance display and traffic guidance

For American cities, Google Earth provides traffic guides. For two specific locations, you can list the main streets and highways you need to pass. You can right-click the highlighted city, select "From here" and then select "Here" at the destination. At this time, the locations of the two places will appear on the left panel. Click "Search" and the road traffic will be clear at a glance.

In fact, the most amazing thing is that there is a "play" button at the bottom of the list after the search comes to a conclusion. If you miss him, you can observe the three-dimensional journey from the starting point to the destination, just like sitting in the car and experiencing the whole journey. It's amazing!

(4) Distance calculation

Google Earth can directly know the straight-line distance between any two places. I live in Shanghai and my hometown is Linfen, Shanxi. I can do it by using "Measure" in "Tools" in the menu bar. After specifying the distance between two points on the map, I can know the result immediately. The result is "miles" by default, and we can convert it into "kilometers" through the drop-down menu. The above figure shows that the linear distance between the two places is 1064.43 km.

The above is the main information that this software can provide us. Unfortunately, its focus is still in the United States, and high-definition pictures and some detailed services are concentrated in some big cities, but I hope you can fully tap its powerful three-dimensional display function and clarify the meaning of various specific data, which is also very conducive to increasing your geographical knowledge. Finally, here are some tips for you to try:

Double-click a place casually, and the software will gently descend to the area, which is extremely enjoyable visually.

You can add marks to the places you find interesting. The specific method is: select "Add Tag" in the lower right corner of the tool panel, and then just move the mouse to the destination in the map, and the added tag will be required to be saved, which will be more convenient for future access.

The mouse wheel is equivalent to the up and down keys, with a relatively large range, which is used to quickly change the height.

You can mark several places in succession, so that you can browse continuously. Just click "Play" to achieve the goal of traveling around the world in a few minutes.

Because the resolution of each position is different, the clearest picture can be obtained when the data download is marked as 100%.

Google has released the latest map search service, which combines local search and satellite images, allowing users to see three-dimensional images of buildings or terrain. This is Google Earth. Google Earth adopts mature broadband streaming media technology, which can provide users with data in real time. 3D graphics technology allows users to browse HD maps from any angle. Local search can search restaurants, pubs, etc. , but also provide driving guidance and other services.

Its functions mainly include:

1. Combine satellite images, maps and powerful Google search technology; Global geographic information is at your fingertips.

2. Roaming from space to a glimpse of neighbors;

3. Destination input, direct amplification;

4. Search schools, parks, restaurants and hotels;

5. Get a driving guide;

6. Provide 3D terrain and buildings, and the viewing angle supports tilt or rotation;

7. Save and * * * enjoy the search and favorites;

8. Add your own comments.

Google Earth is free for personal use. There is also a Google Earth Plus that needs to be paid. It provides more services, mainly including:

1. Compatible with GPS (Global Positioning System)

2. High quality printing

3. Email Customer Service

4. richer comments

5. Data import

6. Provide 3D terrain and buildings, and the viewing angle supports tilt or rotation;

7. Save and * * * enjoy the search and favorites;

8. Add your own comments.

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