New 3-D Maps On-Line

If you have Web browsing available at your dispatch console, there’s big news–Microsoft has debuted full 3-D mapping for 15 selected cities, with more coverage promised in the near future. The new satellite images render buildings in their full height, perspective and appearance, allowing viewers a much more detailed view of the city. The images would be a great addition to a dispatcher’s arsenal of information during incidents. The maps work with Internet Explorer 6/7 on Windows, and you can try them out here.