Earth-地球 for iPhone

Earth-地球 — Advanced 3D Satellite Mapping Platform

Earth-地球 is a satellite mapping application created by Beidou Hanglu Technology Co., Ltd. and operated by Chuangshi Xiancheng. Designed as a domestic substitute for Google Earth, it provides end-to-end geospatial visualization and 3D terrain rendering for a wide range of industries.

Core Capabilities

• Maintains an extensive, high-resolution yearly imagery archive (approximately 70 TB per year) to support detailed analysis and visualization.
• Provides rapid coordinate lookup and location search without depending on third-party tools like Ourplay or Google Earth.
• Includes a night-vision style view for observing illuminated regions and city lights after dark.
• Offers satellite navigation with the ability to refine position using compass calibration for improved local accuracy.
• Enables roof-level inspection and close-up satellite observation for hometowns or local sites.
• Supplies road-network maps alongside satellite imagery for routing and basic navigation.

Performance and Competitive Position

Earth-地球 emphasizes speed and responsiveness, reporting faster load and search times compared with many alternatives, including:

• Aowi Interactive Maps
• ArcGIS
• Amap (POI services)
• Baidu Street View
• Baidu API
• Tianditu
• Google Earth
• Google Maps

This performance focus makes it suited for workflows that need quick access to large image datasets and responsive map interactions.

Planned Features and Roadmap

• GIS globe features and advanced globe-based visualization for global context.
• CAD file import and support for architect/engineering drawings to overlay with imagery.
• Measurement instruments and a GPS toolbox for field surveying and precision tasks.
• Collaborative viewing modes, plus friend-location sharing and simple team mapping functions.
• Weather overlays and ocean current data to support environmental and maritime scenarios.
• Enhanced navigation positioning and integrated compass utilities to assist mobile use.

Who Benefits from It

• Urban planners and architects who need up-to-date imagery and CAD overlays.
• Environmental scientists and oceanographers requiring weather and current layers.
• Emergency responders and logistics teams that depend on fast map access and routing.
• Developers and enterprises looking for an alternative domestic mapping platform with large-scale data support.

Additional Notes

• Developed by: Beidou Hanglu Technology Co., Ltd.
• Operated by: Chuangshi Xiancheng
• Positioning: A locally maintained alternative to international satellite-mapping services with ongoing expansion of tools and datasets.