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PROVIDER Google Quick Facts • Headquartered in Mountain View,CA . Mix of Satellite and Airborne Imagery _ •Service accessible through Maps API What's New: Google is no longer selling traditional,downloadable imagery as of 2020,with a phase-out of their government and enterprise-level sales occurring over the prior year. Instead,Google moves to consolidate its imagery products under the Google Maps Platform,as a basemap option within the Maps JavaScript API. As a consumer grade product,Google licenses imagery from a wide variety of 3rd party sources which are compiled into a single platform and scaled across various zoom levels.These range from global scale true color satellite imagery,to 30cm and better aerial imagery with 3D buildings available in certain cities. Additional features include toggle-able live traffic layers,and access to the other API functionality such as Places, Routes,and the ability to tilt the map for simulated oblique imagery. Who is it best for: ✓ Application developers looking to build apps with high-performing imagery, with ease of access to the other services within the Google Cloud ecosystem. ✓ Organizations who do not need to develop derivative works, or store imagery on-site for further raster analysis. Varies-Depending on location and data source Resolution Urban area orthophotos:15-30 cm Satellite Images:1 to 15 meters. Positional Accuracy <1m (CE90) Off-Nadir 0 degrees (*with 3D tilt available) Spectral Bands/ Bit-Depth RGB 24-Bit Variable,the image shown is a mosaic of images taken over multiple days or months.These images Refresh Rate are displayed as one seamless image and the date may change as you pan around the map. Delivery Method Commercial access is provided via the Google JavaScript API;Static Maps API;Maps SDK for Android;Maps SDK for iOS. Contact AppGeo for licensing information. ppGeo