Poll of the Week: Electronic vs Paper Charts
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EarthNC – Interview With Google Earth Expert Virgil Zetterlind
Last week we were pleased to bring you google’s announcement of ocean data inclusion in Google Earth. Today we bring you an interview with the leading google earth developer of marine products, Virgil Zetterlind of EarthNC. For those unfamiliar with Virgil’s work, the company translates marine charts into vector graphics for use in Google Earth. They also assist you in overlaying additional services like AIS based vessel tracking and marine weather charts. The result is a powerfull alternative to ECS products like Coastal Explorer or TADS.
Everyone seems to know the power of google earth, how does your product unleash this power for use on the water?
Similar to needing road data to create driving directions or plan road trips, EarthNC provides the navigation context critical for planning and conducting boating trips within the Google Earth environment. Our core datasets are based on official government charting or reputable private chart data where government data is not available. We also incorporate extensive weather layers, ocean forecasts, and point-of-interest reference information to give boaters a comprehensive picture of the environment. [Continue Reading →]
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