Researchers mapped exactly where buildings are in the world and how much space they take up. The result is a mind boggling ...
A database of 2.75 billion buildings could help scientists to monitor urban planning, climate change, disaster risks and even ...
Thermal satellites map block-level heat islands, letting cities target cool pavement and shade where they deliver the biggest ...
Google Maps remains one of the best navigation apps thanks to its detailed mapping, real-time traffic information, Google Assistant integration, public transit routes, cycle travel modes, and robust ...
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US firm’s satellite creates 3D blueprint of China’s ‘most important’ naval base
To showcase its system, Vantor has released images of China’s Yulin Naval Base. According to Vantor, the image shows the ...
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Digital invisibility ends worldwide—first-ever 3D map puts all 2.75B buildings on the grid
For the first time, researchers have assembled a complete digital picture of the world’s built environment, mapping every ...
From a digital vantage point in orbit, scientists have mapped every building on Earth—2.75 billion structures, all in 3D.
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