Arcgis online has better graphics than GE

[americanbwana]

ESRI Arcgis online is some pretty darned good aerial resolution.

For example, this photo is saved from GE as a JPEG

[attachment=0]<!-- ia0 -->GE_Stagecoach.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment]

The same image from ArcGIS online ArcGIS online

ArcGis explorer (for your PC) has similar resolution. I\'m actually going to move away from GE, as ArcGis has better resolution, a long list of additional layers (like topo), can import most GIS files (KML/KMZ, shapefile, etc.), and works just as fast.

Anyway, if you are looking for something with the resolution of Flashearth, but want the tilt and pan capability of GE, the ArcGIS Explorer may be the tool for you.

AB

 

[Deertick]

My area always seems to have LOUSY resolution on this ... not sure why, but I literally can\'t recognize it. I wonder why that is?

 

[Deertick]

I figured it out ... the place I hunt was covered in snow when the photos were taken ... if you scan downhill, you see more and more \"green\" until you can spot \"normal\" photos in the river bottom.

Well, regardless ... it\'s not real helpful for me, but other spots have much better resolution than GE.

 

[cnelk]

Dana
Thats good info. I downloaded it and started getting used to it.
Question:
Where is the tilt / pan option?
I have set all of my other options

 

[americanbwana]

You need to set it to 3D mode.

Then in the lower left hand corner you can use the controls to tilt and pan.

I\'ll need to look at the help file for any keyboard short cuts.

I also like the idea that you can set a point (trailhead) and put a circle at say 2.5 miles to find safe areas. That area we discussed is about 3 miles from all three trail heads in the area.

I\'ll see if I can record a quick how to video this week.

AB

 

[cnelk]

Thanks Dana - I got it all figured out.
I see the imagery used is from September 2011 [ I can see my tents I had set up for archery season]

I do like the 3D graphics of GE a bit better, but ArcGis has many cooler features.

DeerTick
You can set GE to show a past history view.
I see the GE imagery date was updated to October of 2013 and yes, there was snow at that time

 

[John little]

I\'m lost when it comes to reading these maps. Guess I need to read a little deeper

 

[Bob Frapples]

Will this work with an apple laptop?
I\'m just about fed up with windows and thinking about getting a MacBook.

 

[Lark Bunting]

Will this work with an apple laptop?
I\'m just about fed up with windows and thinking about getting a MacBook.

Only if you are at a Starbuck\'s and within 75 yards of an iPhlop store while sipping a frappuccino.