What is Google Earth?
Among Google’s various innovations is the Google Earth software. This is a virtual map which uses images obtained from satellites and superimposes them on each other to create a 3d view of the globe. It was available for public use in 2005 and since then numerous critical uses have emerged for this software. Google uses the Data Elevation Model (DEM) through NASA’s Shutter Radar Topography Mission. This allows 3d views, of even the most difficult terrains, to be obtained. It includes world’s largest peaks, deserts, rivers and buildings. Thus users can virtually travel to distant part of the world from their personal computers.
Some of the key features of Google earth include:
The details of this feature can be found in the video below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIzG91ABVmA
Sources for Downloading Google Earth
Google Earth is another freeware provide by Google thus no investments need to be made. The Google team keeps update the version of the software and thus exploration keeps getting easier. The latest available version is 6.2 and is supported by MS Windows (xp, vista, 7 and 8), Mac and Linux standard base. The added features in this version include new flight mode and tour guide. The Pro version is also available with even more features but it has to be paid for. It is only available for registered users. A demo for the software can be obtained directly on the Google Earth official website.The setup file can be obtained from a number of sources these include
www.google-earth.en.softonic.com www.filehippo.com/en/download_google_earthOut of the above sources the official website can be considered as the most reliable one.
How To Download Google Earth?
Once on the Google website the following page will appear as shown below.
To start the download procedure click the Download Google Earth button shown by the blue colored box at the top right corner. This will lead you to the user agreement page, where you need to agree with Google’s Privacy Policy. The download can also be customized. This means you can select the features which you plan to use and which language packages you wish to operate the software with. This can significantly reduce the download size and thus the download speed.
After thoroughly reading the policy click on agree and download button. This will initiate the download for Google Earth setup file. After completing the download process proceed with the completely guided installation phase.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the Google Earth experience.