Sunday, September 14, 2014

Better quality imagery in Google Maps

A Telegraph article describes a new satellite which is providing imagery and this will soon begin to improve the imagery in Google products...

Simpsons intro to StoryMaps

A nice use of StoryMaps to explore Springfield...


Thursday, September 04, 2014

Geology in Google Earth

More Geology related mapping, this time in Google Earth, via the Google Earth blog.

They are from the MyReading Mapped website, and feature US based examples..

The addition of features such as eskers makes this a useful resource for those studying Glaciation / Fluvioglaciation / Periglaciation at 'A' level...

ArcGIS Online course at Preston Montford

Those who want an introduction to ArcGIS Online should check out this course, being run by the FSC.
DETAILS HERE