Google Earth itself doesnt do any projection or anything, but by convention all the data (imagry, KML etc) ‘imported’ into Google Earth uses WGS84.
While I was researching we ran into the query “What coordinate system does Google Earth and Google Maps use?”.
Google Earth is in a Geographic coordinate system with the wgs84 datum. (EPSG: 4326) Google Maps is in a projected coordinate system that is based on the wgs84 datum.
There are a few things that you are mixing up. Google Earth is in a Geographic coordinate system with the wgs84 datum. (EPSG: 4326) Google Maps is in a projected coordinate system that is based on the wgs84 datum.
Does google earth work on quest 2?
No, Quest (1 or 2) does not have enough processing power to run Google Earth VR standalone. It does run it well if you use Link and have a good gaming PC. 9 9900k, rtx3090, 32 Gb ram, 1tb ssd, 4tb hdd. Xi hero wifi mb, 750w psu, Q2 w/Air Link, Vive Pro.
You could be asking “Why doesn’t Google make a quest version of Google Earth?”
So even if the Quest 2 could run it (it could, at least at lower quality terrain detail, if Google put some effort into optimising), Google wouldn’t be interested in making a Quest version. They never even made a version for their own Daydream platform.
There are some alternatives such a Wander that is similar to Google Earth and but with the added benefit of it actually being multiplayer. Hoppin’ is another one that is available on the Oculus Go and they are currently looking for funding for a Quest port.
Google Earth on Steam. VR works great on my Oculus Quest 2, connected wirelessly via the Virtual Desktop / Sidequest solution. No link cable is needed. As with games like Half Life: Alyx, wireless now seems to perform better than using a link cable (assuming you PC has the power, and you have 5Ghz Wi. Fi).
Will Google Earth VR work on the Quest 2?
, and hi all! Can anyone confirm if Google Earth VR will work on the Quest 2 with link? Yes we can confirm because we all have quest 2 in hand, why disnt OP get one? I’ve used it with my Quest 1, works great. Should work with Quest 2 no problem. Waiting on Quest 2 to arrive. Never really used VR properly.
What is the most common CRS for online maps?
EPSG3857 The most common CRS for online maps, used by almost all free and commercial tile providers. Set in by default in Map’s crs option.| EPSG4326 A common CRS among GIS enthusiasts. Uses simple Equirectangular projection.
How to save data in Google Mercator using CRS?
To save data in Google Mercator: Right click on shapefile and select Save As.. Select Custom CRS instead of Layer CRS and click Browse to open Coordinate Reference System Selector select Google Mercator EPSG:900913 there and click OK.