The beta is up and Microsoft has NOT caught up to Google. My three largest issues with this are, in no particualr order:
-Pulling B&W imagery
-Vector overlays on imagery are weak…i.e. too transparent
-No API (at least yet)
One nice thing might be the scratchpad if they take in the right direction.
That is it, hopefully Sue will give more thought to her description…
This episode is generally an introduction of things to come. We will be focusing on Geography and geospatial technologies, with an eye to bring a discussion of Geography to a broader audience. With the ever broadening use of geospatial technologies such as internet mapping and GPS this clearly a good time to try to share how these technologies have grown out of geographic traditions. Continue reading
The premier episode of VSP. A general intro to the podcast, topics, and upcoming events.
We are approaching the inaugural episode of the VerySpatial Podcast. In order to get a little experience with the microphone we decided to make a promo for distribution prior to release.
You would think that this is a blog dedicated to Google Maps with all of the entries for it. But no, it is just that the hybrid option is pretty cool. As usual, take a look at Google Maps
As with most of the things in the world, there are Wikipedia entries for many spatial subjects from tech to concepts. Here is our frst pointing out of something on Wikipedia…I am sure it will not be the last.
This, of course, continues the general focus on all things virtual and globish that I have had going on this week. Take a gander at the entry on Virtual globe – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is nicely tied to the upcoming moon rover that will be catching satellite imagery and elevations (along with other sensors) of the moon. I can’t wait to be able to play with lunar data 
“In honor of the first manned Moon landing, which took place on July 20, 1969, we’ve added some NASA imagery to the Google Maps interface to help you pay your own visit to our celestial neighbor. Happy lunar surfing.”
Yes, Google Earth and Keyhole before it are wonderful things out of box, but if you are interested in getting your hands into the guts of the product take a look at NASA World Wind
As those of who are familiar with the the NationalMap know the front end can be a little slow at best. This GoogleMaps hack to include WMS shows that this front end could be greatly improved. Here is an article from Where 2.0 abouot integrating WMS into GoogleMaps … O’Reilly Radar > Where 2.0: First Steps At OGC Integration With Google Maps