[extropy-chat] Looking for software

[Mike Lorrey]

The flight simulator X-Plane comes with 4 CD's worth of topography and
scenery for the entire PLANET. The depth of detail at this point is, I
think, entirely dependent upon the memory and processing ability of
your own rig. I'm not exactly sure, as my own rig is still well within
normal operating range.

PLUS it comes with another TWO CD's of scenery/topo for the planet
Mars, where you can also fly aircraft designed in X-Plane's "Plane
Maker" application for that environment.

--- Kevin Freels <kevinfreels at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I am looking for some software that may not even be available yet. 
> 
> What I would like is a "virtual planet". Something where I can browse
> over the surface of the Earth and zoom in on any point. I am most
> interested in geological structure and plant life. I want to be able
> to look at the African savannah and be able to tell that there is
> space between the trees.
> 
> It doesn;t have to be actual photographic footage or anything.
> Simulation is just fine. I would just like something with more tha 1
> square mile of resolution. I doubt any such thing exists, and if it
> does, it probably belongs to the military, but I thought I would
> check and see if anyone knew if this, or something similar was even
> available. 
> 
> I don;t even know if it is possible (practical) to make such a thing,
> but wouldn't it be neat to be able to look at the planet from space,
> click on France, zoom in on the Eiffel Tower, click on it, adjust
> your POV and see the land from that point? Then you could zoom out to
> space,  and zoom back in on the Great Coral Reef or the African Rift
> or the Himalayas!
> 
> 
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> 
> With kindest regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Kevin D. Freels
> 
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Mike Lorrey
Chairman, Free Town Land Development
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