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TerraServer.com - What's New March 30, 2005
Through our partnership with MapTech, we're now offering links to various nautical chart products. By following one of the nautical chart product links, you will be linked to MapTech in a new window where you will be able to see all of their product info as well as make the purchase from MapTech.
March 17, 2005
We have added the ability to build a world file for the rest of our image sources. These would be ones that come from OrbImage, GeoComm, BlueSky, SPIN-2, USGS, Pixxures, LandVoyage, and GetMapping. This brings them in line with images that come through our partnership with GlobeXplorer. The worldfile page lists the worldfile value which you then copy and paste into a properly named text file.
March 11, 2005
For imagery from GlobeXplorer, we've offered the ability to download a worldfile because this is a feature of their imagery API. What we didn't get from them is the native datum and projection that the imagery is stored in. This caused some confusion when trying to load an image into a CAD or GIS application. To help fix this, we've added an option for you to reproject the image and worldfile into a known datum and projection. To begin with, we're offering WGS84 with geographic coordinates. We're testing a few more options and those should be ready soon.
February 3, 2005
We have made an addition to send out e-mails with shipping information when your print order ships from one or more of our printers. This information includes the date shipped, the shipping company used, and the tracking number.
February 3, 2005
We've modified our receipt e-mail to include the same links that are found on the receipt web page. This would include links to any images or reports you purchased as well as gift certificate information. Also, there is extra product specific information printed out on both the receipt web page and the receipt e-mail.
January 28, 2005
We've added an alphabetical list of posters to our initial posters page. It gives you the ability to see all the available posters without having to search through all the poster categories.
January 24, 2005
Larger print sizes (24"x24", 30"x30", and 36"x36") are now available for all 10 lines of GlobeXplorer related imagery. This includes both glossy and matte print finishes. This brings the available GlobeXplorer print sizes in line with the other imagery sources available on TerraServer.com. The GlobeXplorer imagery lines consist of AirPhoto USA, Citipix, DigitalGlobe, i-cubed, GlobeXplorer, GlobeXplorer International, EarthSat, GlobeXplorer Topos, GlobeXplorer Infrared, and GlobeXplorer 1km Satellite.
January 20, 2005
We have launched what we call Subscription Express. It is basically an express lane for just buying a subscription. It skips over many of the steps in the normal checkout that are involved with discounts and shipping, eliminating a few steps in the process. Because there are less pages to go through, you can purchase a subscription quickly and more easily.
January 19, 2005
In December, we have added many new image sources through our alliance with GlobeXplorer. We also have several image sources that debuted in November and December as part our our new alliance with LandVoyage.com. Because of this, the number of available options that you usually see on searches has greatly increased. But, with more results it became harder to sift through the results to select the image provider that most closely meets your needs. We have revised how we display our search results. First, there are three potential categories that imagery can be grouped into. These categories are High-Resolution Aerial or Satellite Imagery, Low-Resolution Satellite Imagery, and Topographical Maps. Within the high-resolution section, color results are shown first, then black & white results, and finally infrared results. We believe this makes results much easier to sift through to find the imagery source that will fit your needs the best.
December 31, 2004
We have an arrangement with a new printer that allows us to offer laminated prints. They are available in 16"x20", 20"x20", 24"x24", 30"x30", and 36"x36" sizes. If an image provider has limitations due to the sizes of images that we can offer, then not all of the larger sizes may be available. Laminated prints are $5.00 more than their glossy or matte counterparts.
December 24, 2004
We have added three more imagery sources that comes to us via our partnership with GlobeXplorer. First, there are topo maps under the heading of GlobeXplorer Topos. Second, there is infrared imagery in some locations under the heading of GlobeXplorer Infrared. These two are available for imagery in the United States. Finally, we have added 1 kilometer satellite imagery to let you see large parts of the world at one time. This will show up under the heading of GlobeXplorer 1km Satellite.
December 20, 2004
We have added additional imagery that comes to us via our partnership with GlobeXplorer. You will find 15 meter color satellite imagery available under the heading of EarthSat. Also, in locations that currently have color imagery available, you will now have an option to get the enhanced DOQQ imagery that comes from i-cubed. This imagery is in black & white format.
December 14, 2004
We have added a new Street Map tool that allows you to search for an address. As results, you receive a street map image as well as an aerial image of your search location. Street maps are available for U.S. addresses only.
December 10, 2004
We have activated the four lines of topographical maps from our partnership with LandVoyage.com. These include 1:24,000, 1:100,000, and 1:250,000 topo maps for the continental United States as well as 1:100,000 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) topo maps of North Dakota, South Dakota, and all states to the west.
November 23, 2004
We've added on to our coordinates search. We started off with a simplified decimal degrees search that integrates the hemisphere as well as a degrees/minutes/seconds search. Due to the number of support e-mails about this format, we've added a degrees and decimal minutes search which is commonly seen on GPS units. Here the degrees are shown normally, the minutes are displayed and then the seconds are displayed as a decimal tacked onto the minutes. To balance out the page, we added a fully compliant decimal degrees search. In this one, you use the - (minus) sign when referring to the southern or western hemispheres.
November 18, 2004
We have added three more image types from LandVoyage.com. These include 30 meter land use satellite imagery, 300 meter regional satellite imagery, and 1 meter black & white DOQQs. We are currently working on completing the job by adding the topo maps.
November 15, 2004
The first of the image types from LandVoyage.com has been activated on the site. You will now see 15 meter satellite imagery from LandVoyage.com available in the United States. More image types will follow shortly.
October 26, 2004
Three larger print sizes have been added for image providers with data served up by our ER Mapper Image Web Server. This includes OrbImage, GeoComm, BlueSky, and SPIN-2. For all of these providers, you can now select a 24"x24", a 30"x30", or a 36"x36" print. These image types all have sufficient image sizes for these larger prints. Also, the printer we use for these can support these larger sizes. Please take note of the warning boxes that come up to discourage you from pairing too small of an image with too big of a print size.
October 26, 2004
The new Red Box feature has been added to the image viewing page for imagery served up by our ER Mapper Image Web Server. This includes images from the following image providers: OrbImage, GeoComm, BlueSky, and SPIN-2. The Red Box is a modification to our current Yellow Box method for selecting your imagery for purchase. The Yellow Box gives you a representation of the area covered by the selected image size at the best available resolution. The Red Box is a variation on that functionality by giving you the ability to vary the resolution used. You can select from a list of common resolutions and as a result you get more control over the area you can select. You will be able to get areas that are in between the small area covered by the Yellow Box at full resoltution and the complete area shown that is selected by the Blue Box. This completes the red box rollout for all existing image viewer pages.
October 25, 2004
The new Red Box feature has been added to the image viewing page for Pixxures imagery. This includes both their black & white and the infrared imagery. The Red Box is a modification to our current Yellow Box method for selecting your imagery for purchase. The Yellow Box gives you a representation of the area covered by the selected image size at the best available resolution. The Red Box is a variation on that functionality by giving you the ability to vary the resolution used. You can select from a list of common resolutions and as a result you get more control over the area you can select. You will be able to get areas that are in between the small area covered by the Yellow Box at full resoltution and the complete area shown that is selected by the Blue Box. It is the third of four viewer pages to get this functionality.
October 10, 2004
The new Red Box feature has been added to the image viewing page for GlobeXplorer related imagery. This includes images from the following image providers: AirPhoto USA, Citipix, DigitalGlobe, GlobeXplorer, and GlobeXplorer International. The Red Box is a modification to our current Yellow Box method for selecting your imagery for purchase. The Yellow Box gives you a representation of the area covered by the selected image size at the best available resolution. The Red Box is a variation on that functionality by giving you the ability to vary the resolution used. You can select from a list of common resolutions and as a result you get more control over the area you can select. You will be able to get areas that are in between the small area covered by the Yellow Box at full resoltution and the complete area shown that is selected by the Blue Box. This greatly expands the flexibility of our image viewer page.
October 1, 2004
Driving Directions is the new tool we have added to the Tools menu. Enter in your starting address and destination address. You will receive step-by-step driving instructions to traverse between the two locations as well as a total driving time and distance. You will see street maps of your starting and destination locations. And, in a feature UNIQUE to Terraserver.com, you also get aerial shots of your starting and destination addresses.
October 1, 2004
We have worked out all of the details with one of our image provider partners to be able to offer requests for satellite imagery. Imagery will either come from their archives or new pictures will be taken during the next available satellite pass. Satellite requests are available under the Products menu. Fill out the form on this page and a feasibility review will be done as well as a quote prepared for your request. There are minimum area requirements for purchase and this is intended for purchasing large areas.
September 28, 2004
We have moved the What's New section from the main menu to a menu entry under the About Us menu. In its place is the new Tools menu, which we will be adding various tools to soon. The first available tool is the Degrees Converter. It will do the calculations to go between decimal degrees and degrees/minutes/seconds and vice versa. It will be useful to convert values into the format you need.
September 19, 2004
The new Red Box feature has been added to the image viewing page for USGS and USGS Urban Areas imagery. The Red Box is a modification to our current Yellow Box method for selecting your imagery for purchase. The Yellow Box gives you a representation of the area covered by the selected image size at the best available resolution. The Red Box is a variation on that functionality by giving you the ability to vary the resolution used. You can select from a list of common resolutions and as a result you get more control over the area you can select. You will be able to get areas that are in between the small area covered by the Yellow Box at full resoltution and the complete area shown that is selected by the Blue Box. This greatly expands the flexibility of our image viewer page. Since adding the red box was fairly complex, we are doing it one image viewing page at a time. The first is the USGS page that covers USGS and USGS Urban Areas imagery. Soon, this new feature will be available on the GlobeXplorer page (AirPhoto USA, Citipix, DigitalGlobe, GlobeXplorer, and GlobeXplorer International imagery), the ER Mapper page (OrbImage, GeoComm, BlueSky, and SPIN-2 imagery) and the Pixxures page (Pixxures B&W and Pixxures Infrared imagery).
September 19, 2004
As part of the rollout of Red Box functions, we are also activating two larger print sizes for USGS and USGS Urban Areas imagery. For these two image types, a new 24"x24" and 30"x30" print are now available. Other image providers will soon have one or more of the new print sizes made available. A 36"x36" print may be available for some types of imagery. Please be aware that various differences between image sources and the image providers will control the available print sizes.
August 30, 2004
We have a added a glossary page to TerraServer.com. It includes definitions to technical terms seen on TerraServer.com or related to our imagery. It can be found under the Help menu.
July 23, 2004
We have a new image samples page. It has links to the samples we have created for each image provider. It also has links to our new themed samples. Currently, we have samples available displaying rural imagery and the difference in our image sizes.
July 20, 2004
There is a new image size available for image providers that come through our alliance with GlobeXplorer. You will now notice a 3XL size that measures 2500x2500 pixels. That works out to 34.722" x 34.722". This new size will be available for AirPhoto USA, Citipix, DigitalGlobe, GlobeXplorer, and GlobeXplorer International imagery. Please note that since this new size is 5 times larger than our viewing window, you must be zoomed out 5 or more times out from the max resolution for it to be available as an option. If you are too close in for it to be displayed on the screen, then it will be disabled. We have a sample page using Shea Stadium that illustrates how the different image sizes all the way up to our new 3XL size.
July 11, 2004
We've added a new option on the image viewing pages that allow you to e-mail a link to the current image page you are viewing to a friend. This just sends a link to the web page, not the image itself. Look for this link underneath the Quick Pan compass on the left hand side.
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To keep this page of new items at a manageable length, we've archived past what's new entries to another page. CNET editor's take
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