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Brian McClendon: The Story of Google Maps, Pokemon Go & Keyhole - MBM#59

Minds Behind Maps

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The Development of Google Earth Engine and Its Impact on Environmental Monitoring

This chapter explores the creation of Google Earth Engine, focusing on the contributions of Rebecca Moore. It discusses the team's efforts in managing data layers and utilizing historical satellite imagery to detect illegal logging and analyze global rivers. Additionally, it highlights the capabilities of Google Earth in displaying both historical satellite imagery and aerial imagery from significant historical events.

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