Google Street View. Mastering the Grand Canyon

Google announced that they used to create a panorama of a special version of a set of cameras - Trekker. Unlike the systems installed on GSV cars, the Trekker resembles a large heavy backpack with all the necessary communications.

According to the company, this is the first field test of the system. The Grand Canyon was chosen because there are breathtaking landscapes, the beauty of which is best seen when walking. Trekker was designed specifically for operators who have to wade through the narrow trails of rocky terrain.
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The camera backpack itself was first shown to the public at the beginning of this year as part of an event dedicated to Google Street View.

So, here is the arsenal for creating panoramas at the moment:

- Cars Street View, you have already seen them
- Trekker for walking
- Tricycles
- Snowmobiles
- Train (this year the company was going to equip the train for taking pictures of Switzerland with cameras).

It is not yet known exactly when users will be able to “walk” around the Grand Canyon.



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