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Diana D'Cruz
Article written by Philippe Romano, telecom engineer and co-founder of the site www.shoppingadventure.fr , which aims to reference all the products available in shops.
While Apple fails (or at least barely) to replace Google Maps with its own mapping tool on iOS6 Plans, Google has the luxury to expand its Google Streetview tool for seabed.
This initiative, recently announced on his blog called Google Streetview underwater is based on photos of the project Seavew Catlin Survey.
Launched by the insurance group Catlin, Catlin Survey Seavew trying to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change on the ocean. Its teams of divers photographers reproduce 360 degree views of the most beautiful spots on the planet with their camera SVII. They will testify in the future damage caused by man on this fragile ecosystem.
A Feat Based on a Camera
The feat achieved by Catlin Survey Seaview lies in the technology of the camera used only two models exist around the world.
360 degree images are taken every 3 seconds at a speed of 4km / h. Each captured image is associated with a camera direction and location to allow tracking of changes over time. The information retrieval is done directly from the shelf.
The SVII is an evolution of the SVI, the first prototype was designed and built in less than three months. To achieve a result as fast, the team assembled three cameras Canon 5D whose images combine to form a 360 degree. These instruments were attached to a rod motorized controls to allow their operators, all powered by a propeller for a point total of only 65 kg One person enough to steer the aircraft.
Sites Visible
Not content to explore the streets of all countries, users can now dive into the ocean and become true Cousteau grass. Six landmarks are now available: Heron Island (France), Lady Elliot (Australia), Apo (Philippines), Wilson and Molokini Crater (Hawaii) and Hanauma Bay (Hawaii). In September 2012, two expeditions occupy significant sites to visit 20 of the famous Barrier Reef.
After the Amazon and museums, so Google continues scanning the world and offers the general public which was previously available only seasoned explorers.
