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clan chieftain



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:48 am    Post subject: Google Earth. Reply with quote

Is it possible to zoom in on scrapyards and see what is lying about. I know its a bit out of date but some stuff lies about for years. Might give it a go tomorrow getting addresses out of yellow pages. Cool
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peter scott



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think Google Earth or Google maps images would be good enough for identifying vehicles. The 3D nature of Google Earth isn't really 3D when you zoom in close.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you can pay for higher resolution but no doubt it would be expensive.
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clan chieftain



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You are right Peter. I gave it a go....not very good but the close up of my house and runway is very clear. Confused
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can get better than that on bing maps, dependant on location...
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