Subject: ‘Bing Maps’
October 1, 2011 Helicopter View and Airport MapsWeb MappingIn news from the online mapping world, Google has added helicopter views to its Google Maps. The new functionality allows viewers to preview driving directions in 3D. To access the new feature, enter a request for driving directions on Google Maps. Next to the header for the driving directions is a 3D button. Clicking on ... read more September 3, 2011 AutomapkiWeb MappingIf you have AutoCad files that you want to overlay onto Bing Maps, Google Maps, Yahoo Maps or OpenStreetMaps, then try Automapki. The application works with AutoCAD 2010 or higher and is integrated with over 3,000 coordinate systems. There is a trial version that allows users to test out Automapki for 15 days. Thereafter, there is ... read more December 15, 2010 Of Interest: JHelioviewer, Bing Maps MakeoverWeb MappingThe entire library of images from the SOHO solar and heliospheric observatory has been made available by ESA and NASA. The freely downloadable JHelioviewer allows users to access over 1 million images from SOHO and NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Imagery can also be viewed at Helioviewer.org. JHelioviewer is written in Java and is opensource. To ... read more March 26, 2010 Geospatial Redux: ESRI Changes Its Pronunciation, Foursquare Coming to Bing Maps, ESRI Mashup Winners AnnouncedGIS NewsESRI Changes Its Pronunciation Apparently the name I’ve been mispronouncing for over sixteen years is now the correct pronunciation. James Fee first reported on the change from pronouncing all the letters (i.e. E-S-R-I) to “ezree.” Adena Schutzberg contacted ESRI for a statement which explained that the move is an effort to “grown ESRI’s name globally.” I’m ... read more March 10, 2010 GeoBriefs: Google Maps adds biking directions, new ArcGIS Explorer released, Aerial update for Bing MapsGIS NewsThe Official Google Blog announced the addition of biking directions to Google Maps. Shannon Guyman, Product Manager at Google explains why it took until now to add biking directions, “we wanted to include as much bike trail data as possible, provide efficient routes, allow riders to customize their trip, make use of bike lanes, calculate ... read more January 22, 2010 Mapping ContestsGIS NewsThere are two mapping contests of note. The first is ESRI’s 2010 Mashup Challenge: “Create an innovative mashup using ArcGIS Online and Web Mapping APIs“. Four cash prizes are available with a top prize of $10,000. Second place wins you $5,000 and third and fourth place are $2,500 each. The deadline is March 5, 2010. ... read more |
