Smart Cities Dive

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New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

Where California's reservoir levels stand going into 2026

California’s largest reservoir, Shasta Lake, is at 123% of its historical average for this time of year, measuring at 72% ...

This Beloved Google Maps Feature Is Making A Comeback Just In Time For Ski Vacations

A popular Google Maps ski feature quietly returns for the new season, helping travelers navigate lifts and trails at top ...
IEEE

Elevation Correction of a Large-Scale DEM Using ICESat-2 Laser Altimetry Data

Abstract: The digital elevation model (DEM) is a digital representation of the surface elevation, but it contains elevation errors arising from vegetation coverage and terrain undulation. Spaceborne ...
IEEE

A Global-Scale DEM Elevation Correction Model Using ICESat-2 Laser Altimetry Data

Abstract: Spaceborne laser altimetry technology assists global digital elevation models (GDEMs) to improve the accuracy of elevation data due to its highly accurate range and wide coverage. Compared ...
Wane

$2 billion data center now operational in Fort Wayne, Google outlines its plans for the community

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The developers of Google’s $2 billion Fort Wayne Data Center announced Thursday morning that the facility is now operational, and the global giant spelled out a plan for AI ...