To a comprehensive terrain map of Alaska he adds data on avian flyways, urban settlements, hospital locations and climate.

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After testing a crude version of their technology in 2007 on the Lincoln Park Municipal Course in San Francisco using GPS devices and HD cameras, the prototype proved that they could accurately map terrain and create a realistic game experience.

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Each missile comes with a terrain contour matching radar, which compares a stored map reference with the actual terrain to fix the missile's position.

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Moretti is simply drawing up his own distinctively colored map of familiar terrain.

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For drivers in unfamiliar areas, any site chosen can be plotted on a map using GPS, and maps can be changed to satellite, hybrid or terrain views.

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The size of the game terrain would normally be limited by available system resources, since just the contours of a single map can weigh up to 128MB -- too burdensome for most systems to store, process and display in real-time.

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This premium navigator also includes lifetime map updates2, Garmin's most advanced traffic service, HD Digital Traffic, 3D buildings and terrain and voice command.

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Tuck into the Captain Crunch French toast or the eggs Benedict while you map out your agenda for the day (the mountain has more than 5, 289 acres of terrain, after all).

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