Google Earth Free Download 2011

Google Earth is software created by Google with the aim to make navigation and travelling around the world easier. It can be referred to as a virtual globe that combines various satellite pictures to create a single globe displayed on your desktop. This globe can be played with by changing its orientation and accessing various locations on it. This is by far the most extensive mapping service available on the market. Some also refer this software as a geo-browser which accesses information from the internet, such as ocean bathymetry and other geographic data, which helps to create an Earth’s browser.

It comes in a free and pro version which has to be paid for and has numerous additional features.

Various uses of Google Earth

Since Google has the capability to present fresh and up to date images, the service can be used for disaster management purposes. This will allow the users to identify the exact size of the affected area.
Its use in education is exemplary. Teachers today use Google Earth to explain various geographical and topographical features. Its integration with Wikipedia has allowed the Google Earth to display information about a location such as culture, achievements, events etc.
Using the information such as street name or a destination, Google Earth can be used to mark out the route to a destination. This is being extensively used for navigation on smart phones and tablets using the GPS technology. The exact route along with the destination arrival time can be estimated through it.
Critical information about a location can be obtained from the Google Earth platform. This includes location of gas stations, restaurants, libraries etc.
An added feature is the Flight simulator through which an experience of flight on various aircrafts can be obtained. Currently the range of aircrafts to choose from is not that large but still it is a value added feature.
The Sky mode feature itself can be launched as separate software but it comes bundled with Google Earth. If exploring earth from your desktop was not enough, Sky mode allows you now to explore the universe. Various planets and galaxies can be estimated through it. Again this is being used in schools to teach students about our solar system and what lays beyond it.
Oceanic map feature is of great use to people studying oceans and depths of the sea. It provides maps and videos obtained from BBC and National Geographic.
KML: Each version of Google Earth allows users to develop data in Keyhole Markup Language. This is to ensure ease of sharing for teachers and students.

How to download Google Earth 2011 for free

The software is well distributed over the internet and provides support to various platforms such as Microsoft Windows (XP, 2000, Vista, 7 and 8), Mac OS X version 10.3.9 and higher, Linux and Free BSD. Some of the sources to download Google Earth version 2011 are

www.google.com/earth/download/

en.softonic.com › Science & education software › Geography

http://download.cnet.com/Google-Earth/3000-2054_4-10755415.html

Details on the download can be seen in the following video