Virtual Earth and its Benefits
Virtual earth is now known as “Bing Maps for Enterprise”. Until the year 2005, it was known as Virtual Earth. It is nothing but a Geospatial Mapping platform. Microsoft has developed this geo satellite software called virtual earth. The virtual earth platform generally consists of three services, namely virtual earth web services, virtual earth map control and map point web services.
Microsoft has hosted the Map Point web service, which is a programmable web service. Enterprises and independent software developers use this service to assimilate the location-based services into business processes and software applications.
The virtual earth map control features an impressive imagery and it facilitates enterprise-class application development and rich mapping with a spontaneous JavaScript model of programming. On the other hand, the virtual earth web service provides direct map tile access, static map images, Geocoding, Reverse Geocoding, one-box search functionality and routing.
Some of the features and functionality of the Microsoft virtual Earth is given below:
Maps for Mobile Devices- It develop mobile applications with optimized imageries for the mobile devices, including the iPhone. The new features are sustained in the new virtual earth web services.
Photosynth- It transforms the digital photos into a panoramic experience that demonstrates the big picture along with all its details. Thus, it helps the users to search for a particular place that is not shown distinctively and hence can learn more about it.
Expanded Number of Rooftop Views- Now, Virtual Earth shows about eighty five million exclusive addresses that is more than 70% of all the rooftops in the United States.
Weather Integration- With the help of the three-dimensional view, you can know about the cloud formations and real time weather information. Precise details regarding the climatic changes can be made, thus helping in to take the appropriate steps in case of an emergency or dangers. Localized Maps and Directions- You can get localized walking and driving directions in more than fifteen languages. You can use these localized maps in French, Western Europe in English, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Diversity in the number of languages increases its chances for global appeal. Local languages encourage more number of people to use this product.
Traffic Reports- This wonderful feature is of great help to locate the areas of traffic jam and thus allows one to avoid them. A color-coding scheme is used to show those specific areas.
3-D Imagery- You can generate realistic three-dimensional views of landscapes as well as buildings. Thus, you can get a clear picture about the physical world around you. It makes it easy for you to distinguish between the residential and commercial areas.
Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding- Obtain the most precise locations by integrating the multiple geocoders that will provide you the most accurate and relevant results.
International Geocoding- The users can search for the international addresses with more preciseness.
Take advantage of these exclusive features and functionality of virtual earth and make your life more relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable.
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