microsoft virtual earth

Virtual Earth 6.2 in Windows Vista Developed by Microsoft Latest release 6.2 Operating system Windows Type Virtual globe License Proprietary Website http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/

Microsoft Virtual Earth is a geospatial mapping platform produced by Microsoft. It allows developers to create applications that layer location-relevant data on top of the Virtual Earth map imagery. This includes imagery taken from satellite sensors, aerial cameras (including "Bird's Eye" aerial imagery taken at 45 degree angle view to show building façades and entrances) as well as 3D city models and terrain.

The Virtual Earth platform also provides a comprehensive point-of-interest database and the capability to search by business, person and address. Microsoft uses the Virtual Earth platform to power its Live Search Maps product.

See also Live Search Maps Google Earth Marble

External links Virtual Earth Map Control SDK, Version 6.0 Via Virtual Earth - online resources for Virtual Earth developers Virtual Earth Interactive SDK Latest news and information related to Virtual Earth Simplovation Web.Maps.VE - ASP.NET AJAX Virtual Earth Server Control Reference book from O'Reilly for Virtual Earth/MapPoint Platform

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