How Does Google Create Street View?
Google creates street view images by using a fleet of vehicles, cameras and GPS systems. Once pictures of an area are taken, they are processed to allow the street view 360-degree images.VehiclesStreet view uses a variety of vans and passenger vehicles to drive around cities and capture images. Google also uses a tricycle to capture images from trails, college campuses and other areas inaccessible by car.CamerasEach street view vehicle has nine directional cameras that take 360-degree images at specified intervals.GPSAll street view vehicles have a GPS system that controls when pictures are taken and helps place the images on a map.ProcessingOnce pictures of an area are taken, the individual shots are processed to create 360-degree views that can be rotated and adjusted by Google Maps users.Scope of the ProjectThe ultimate goal is to have street view of all accessible public roads.
