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2025-12-17 Science & Technology

Explore every building in the WORLD: Incredible map charts 2.75 billion structures in 3D - including your home

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Posted by Skidmark 2025-12-17 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1859 views ] Top

1 Ahhh, big deal! 30 years ago I read an article about Russkie spy satellite photos available on the internet. There was no key or guidance, just photos. I very patiently zoomed around, identifying major features, until I found my home, and it filled the screen, clearly showing the skylights. I think the photos were from the 80's.

Well, since the commies were spying on me, I moved!

Posted by Bobby 2025-12-17 08:53|| 2025-12-17 08:53|| Front Page Top

2 This is a machine-learning–derived product. Errors may occur. Please refer to the publication for details.

Over the past few days, our web viewer has received nearly 280,000 access requests. Due to this unusually high traffic, some data may not load completely, which may result in a significant portion of buildings not being displayed.

Now it's digital, Bobby.

Shortest path routing.
-bridge/tunnel traffic blocking
-police/ambulance/LO flight access
-LOS drone control

Criminal clustering.
-events
-communications
-pursuit evasion
-loitering/observation

Ingress/egress points.

Local infrastructure target nodes ...
-power
-telecom
-fiber
-subway
-BGL tunnels
-AGL bridges

Professional suburban wargaming

Posted by Skidmark 2025-12-17 10:29|| 2025-12-17 10:29|| Front Page Top

3 Can YOU guess the famous landmarks? Take the test based on the incredible map that charts 2.75 billion structures in 3D

Posted by Skidmark 2025-12-17 17:18|| 2025-12-17 17:18|| Front Page Top

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