| Spysat |
| (Tourist) |
| 05/13/08 12:02 PM |
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What is this shadow?
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From the other areas around here, this looks like a shadoe. What the HELL could have made this shape of shadow? and how far away is it?
| JacobCagney |
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| 05/13/08 01:22 PM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Difference in shading on the image that was taken and then stitched into GE?
| bebop |
| (Master Guide) |
| 05/14/08 07:56 AM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Hi Spysat
That's a relatively small area covered by DigitalGlobe satellite pictures, taken on August 17 2002, embedded in images (sat and aerial) provided by other companies.
Different time, different light, different altitude.
You pointed out something pretty unusual, although not extremely rare on GE.
Have fun and keep searching.
Bye
b
EDIT:
The date provided by GE interface is likely wrong. The correct date of that DG image should be July 17 2002.
Many thanks to saukko who pointed that out.
b
| saukko |
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| 05/14/08 09:52 AM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Quite a detective job bebop !
Should the date be July 17 2002 ?
| bebop |
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| 05/14/08 09:57 AM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Hi saukko
Quote:Nope, at least according to what GE ver. 4.3 shows:
Should the date be July 17 2002 ?
Much easier now, isn't it?
Bye
b
| saukko |
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| 05/14/08 11:05 AM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Yes, I guessed that !
I still have the 4.2 and made the check the old way. More fun !Under right is the enlarged part of the DigitalGlobe thumbnail per July 17 2002. As often is the case, the clouds can be seen there.
No two clouds alike. Is that cloud also dated August in your 4.3 ? If, GE and DigitalGlobe disagree.
| bebop |
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| 05/14/08 11:51 AM |
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Re: What is this shadow?
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Quote:Yes, that is exactly what I was thinking when I saw the date provided by DG Layers.
No two clouds alike. Is that cloud also dated August in your 4.3 ? If, GE and DigitalGlobe disagree.
Most likely the date reported on GE interface is wrong and I should edit my earlier post accordingly.
After all, here they say:
Quote:DG date is definitely more trustworthy.
Google Earth displays the approximate date of displayed imagery in the status bar at the bottom in the 3D viewer. As you mouse over a location, this information depicts the date of the imagery. Note that this date is only approximate.
By the way, this thread should be moved in Data Discussions. Any Mod available out there?
Bye
b