Introduction

Does the thought of using geospatial technologies do this to you?

Well this blog is for you! Use the tabs along the top to navigate and check here on the main page for various bits of info that I can't fit anywhere else.

I've also found a great article that articulates the importance of spatial thinking today. Read it here.

If you have any questions on anything we have been doing this week feel free to email me at micklaw at gmail dot com.

Additional local geospatial data

Brett has passed on a great resource that allows you to view overlay different aerial imagery. You can go back as far as the 1940s for some parts of Sydney (we kind of just make it....) and you can overlay current aerial imagery, topographic maps and more.

Go here to use the site, presented by the NSW Government.

GPS locations and tracks

Viewranger.

 Google Maps app for iOS allows you to drop a pin on a location and then share that via email.

Uploading images and video

To make your Google Earth tour more engaging you will need to add images and/or video.

In essence, if you want to use some media in Google Earth it needs to already exist online. There are plenty of websites that allow you to upload your own media and then link to it or use it later. I chose Panoramio to upload images as your Google Account will sign you in. Once you upload, you will need the URL for that image (not the page) to insert into your tour.

Should you chose to upload video, you can use YouTube or any other video hosting website that allows you to embed the video. Again, your Google Account will also sign you in to YouTube. Protip: Keep the videos short (as our WiFi may not cope!)

There are actually a lot more image and video sites so feel free to use the one that suits you best.