Chapter 3

GPS, GIS, and Google Earth

Abstract

This chapter introduces the reader to geographic information system (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), and how data from units using these technologies can be imported into Google Earth. We will also discuss how geographic information can be added to digital images, and how Google Earth can be used to identify the location of where the photos were taken..

Keywords

Google Earth
GIS
GPS
digital images
geotagging
forensics
Information in this chapter
  Understanding GPS (Global Positioning System)
  Understanding GIS (Geographic Information System)
  Geo-location Information in Pictures

Understanding ...

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