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Chapter 8 Getting There Quicker with Geospatial Technology
3. Click the Begin Search button for Google Earth to compute the shortest
route between the two points.
4. The shortest path will be highlighted in purple.
5. Make sure the Roads layer is turned on in the Layers box.
Question 8.1 Without transcribing directions, what is the general route
that Google Earth has created for the shortest route between the oceanfront
museum and the arena?
6. The bottom of the search box will give information about the length of
the route.
Question 8.2 What is the distance (and estimated driving time) of the
route using this shortest path?
8.2 Google Maps’ Shortest-Path Functions
1. Keeping in mind the shortest path that Google Earth calculated, open
your Web browser and navigate to the Google Maps Website at http://
maps.google.com.
2. Type “Virginia Beach, VA” and click Search Maps.
3. When the map of Virginia Beach appears, select Get Directions
and use the Old Coast Guard Museum address for option A and the
Norfolk Scope address for option B.
4. Select “By Car” for your method of travel (the car icon) and click on
Get Directions.
5. The shortest route between the two points will appear, highlighted in
purple. It should be the same route that GE calculated for you. It may
give an alternate route to take as well.
Chapter 8 Getting There Quicker with Geospatial Technology
3. Click the Begin Search button for Google Earth to compute the shortest
route between the two points.
4. The shortest path will be highlighted in purple.
5. Make sure the Roads layer is turned on in the Layers box.
Question 8.1 Without transcribing directions, what is the general route
that Google Earth has created for the shortest route between the oceanfront
museum and the arena?
6. The bottom of the search box will give information about the length of
the route.
Question 8.2 What is the distance (and estimated driving time) of the
route using this shortest path?
8.2 Google Maps’ Shortest-Path Functions
1. Keeping in mind the shortest path that Google Earth calculated, open
your Web browser and navigate to the Google Maps Website at http://
maps.google.com.
2. Type “Virginia Beach, VA” and click Search Maps.
3. When the map of Virginia Beach appears, select Get Directions
and use the Old Coast Guard Museum address for option A and the
Norfolk Scope address for option B.
4. Select “By Car” for your method of travel (the car icon) and click on
Get Directions.
5. The shortest route between the two points will appear, highlighted in
purple. It should be the same route that GE calculated for you. It may
give an alternate route to take as well.