Category Archives: Aerial Photography

GeoEye-1 sends back first imagery

Posted on October 9, 2008 by John Reiser

GeoEye-1, an Earth-imaging satellite that’s been in the news recently due to its agreement with Google to provide the company with half-meter imagery, has sent back its first pictures. The satellite will provide images for Google to use in its … Continue reading →

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Two Recent Stories on Aerial Photography

Posted on August 27, 2008 by John Reiser

With all the recent news about cattle orienting themselves in cardinal directions (and the debate on the story’s veracity) I found it more interesting that the researchers used Google Earth to find oriented photography, instead of say, going out and … Continue reading →

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More on the UltraCam – Behind the Maps

Posted on August 11, 2008 by John Reiser

Microsoft recently posted another episode on Channel 9 dealing with the UltraCam. Three interviews and some in-flight footage of the camera.

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Microsoft’s Behind the Maps

Posted on July 9, 2008 by John Reiser

Microsoft is starting a new video series on its Channel 9 blog. Focusing on Virtual Earth and the technology behind it, the first episode of Behind the Maps deals with the UltraCam and its UltraMap software.

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Virtual Earth looking to partner for data

Posted on June 24, 2008 by John Reiser

Virtual Earth is looking to partner with state and local governments to share geospatial data, specifically aerial photography. From their announcement: Why should we publish our imagery in VE? GoVE supports the data sharing goals of many public sector organizations … Continue reading →

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