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Exploring the Past and the Present with the Latest Technology

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29 Mar 2012

Technological advancement is not always for pushing the future along. Often enough it helps us understand the past and know more about our present. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is using satellites to record specific reflective properties for exploring ancient civilizations. Google is using ground images to allow viewers to tour far away and restricted locations. Both efforts are modern, leading edge, giving us all a deeper understanding of our Earth and history.

 

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Topographical maps combines with MIT's anaysis show connections between past civilizations (via Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA)

 

Using unique soil signatures and satellite images, MIT researchers have created a new way to study past civilizations. Human activities such as large-scale settlements leave distinctive patterns in the soil. These patterns, called Anthrosols, have fine textures and lighter reflective properties. As a result, these patterns can be seen from satellite images exploiting human migration patterns. These methods can help us prove new and old hypothesis, and learn more about areas in which we have little or restricted access. Currently, computer science researcher Bjoern Menze has created a software program that takes the satellite images and maps the Anthrosol patterns by analyzing the wavelength patterns. Although the software can detect large settlements very well, it currently is not reliable detecting smaller settlements due to the sporadic or less dense wavelengths detected.

 

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Now dealing with the present, Google will be adding a new feature to its street view software.  The software will enable viewers to traverse rivers and trails in the Amazon. It works on the same concept as street view using over 50,000 photos together to create a panoramic picture that can be viewed from any direction. The project will allow viewers to learn more about the Amazon from the comfort of their own homes while providing access to areas restricted to the public and was funded by the non-profit organization Amazonas Sustainable Foundation.

 

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Tibutary of the Rio Negro (via Google)

 

Sounds like one of the best jobs in the world, taking the Google street view camera through the Amazon.

 

 

Using technology can help us learn more about the past, present, and future of our planet Earth. With more easily accessed information, Today's generation has the potential to learn about anything they desire with a few clicks.

 

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  • DAB
    DAB over 13 years ago

    This is a wonderful idea.

    I hope they expand their data to include all parts of the world.  The benefit to education is emense as you can now let students explore the world with a closer feel for the scenery, the way people live, and their day to day lives.  Essentially a virtual tourism visit via the web.

    I like it.  You can now learn much more about anywhere in the world or any people or societies that they can collect data.

     

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