Blue Sky Network Integrates Its SkyRouter Web Portal with Google Earth for Highest Level of Flight Tracking Detail; Uniquely Provides 3-D Maps of Current and Past Flights for Overview Analysis.LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif. -- Blue Sky Network, the global satellite logistics solution for two-way linking and managing remote transportation assets, today announced integration between its interactive Web portal See portal. , SkyRouter, and Google Earth A 3D mapping program from Google that covers the entire globe from satellite images. Requiring a download for Windows, Mac and Linux desktops, a street address can be searched, and the views can be zoomed down to the individual building all the way up to a satellite's view of the globe. . The new capability provides users with a detailed satellite image overlaid o·ver·laid v. Past tense and past participle of overlay1. with a 3-D view of an asset's track. Integration of the popular mapping system from Google now enables users on the ground to track live flights, as well as examine past flights for detailed analysis. SkyRouter provides a visual representation of each past journey, making it easy to compare and contrast flights. This is especially important when comparing the history of several trips. Additionally, analyzing past flights in Google Earth can be a tremendous benefit for operators. For example, pipe and power line controllers can see exact paths, altitudes, and speeds for a specific flight, and operators can analyze incident reports (natural disasters, EMS sites, etc). "This integration with Google Earth shows, once again, SkyRouter's capability and flexibility," said Jon Gilbert, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Blue Sky Network. "Our customers and their customers can see real satellite images and where assets are and have been -- offering a new level of safety and visibility that can't be found elsewhere." The Google Earth overlay is available to all SkyRouter customers free of charge. The Google map integration was demonstrated for the first time earlier this month during Steve Fossett's record-breaking flight around the world. The map of his flight is available to see at http://blueskynetwork.com/globalflyer/. Blue Sky Network is the first satellite tracking company to provide global tracking, messaging and event management (quick position, take-off, landing and active/inactive asset updates) on the Internet, allowing dispatchers and logistics managers to view their transportation assets anywhere, anytime. Supporting its tracking and satellite communications terminals Terminus of a communications circuit at which data can be either entered or received; located with the originator or ultimate addressee. Also called CT. , the SkyRouter web portal gives users on the ground immediate access to data across the globe from all transportation assets (aircraft, vessels, land-based) in a simple, user-friendly format, and now on Google Earth too. About Blue Sky Network Blue Sky Network (BSN BSN abbr. Bachelor of Science in Nursing ) is the leading provider of global satellite logistics solutions for two-way linking and managing remote transportation assets. www.blueskynetwork.com |
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