Google maps, in Türkiye for a long time blurry satellite images clarified. Users can now access high resolution images without any setting change.
This regulation of Google shows that an ongoing application has ended for years. When Türkiye was elected in the previous period, the maps were automatically blurred and users could not see the details. This was an obstacle to both individual users and academic and institutional studies. However, with the update this week, cities, towns and rural areas have become more detailed. In addition, some military areas and strategic regions remain blurred. This method is applied in the same way not only in Türkiye but also in many countries.
The change not only affected the user experience, but also opened a new door in terms of geographical information systems. In particular, more detailed data can be used for urbanism, land planning, tourism and research activities. In addition, road maps, natural areas and settlements have become much more understandable than previous years. In addition, universities and public institutions will be able to include the data to be obtained from these images directly in their work. In addition to all these, the fact that users can see the map clearly without resorting to other methods was a development that facilitated access.
The background of the update has technical and institutional processes. New agreements with institutions that provide satellite images accelerated this process. In addition, artificial intelligence -supported filtering methods were commissioned to clarify the images. Cloud, fog and atmosphere -based deteriorations were reduced and a clearer visuality was achieved. However, the clarity was limited to sensitive areas and these restrictions were decided in negotiations between Türkiye and Google. In addition, these agreements were taken into consideration of national security concerns.
The protocol between Türkiye and Google changed the satellite images
The update of Google Maps in Türkiye was not only a technical step, but also the result of a corporate regulation. According to the sources on the subject, this step was taken thanks to the protocols between Türkiye and Google. During the interviews, details such as which regions will become clear and which regions will remain blurred were discussed. In this process, national security requirements were taken into consideration and protection was provided for sensitive areas. However, the high resolution regions brought great convenience in the daily life and professional work of users. This development was considered as an important innovation in the map infrastructure.
On the other hand, Google, recently came up on the agenda for a different reason in Türkiye. Changes in search and advertising algorithms have caused a decrease in traffic of some local websites. This development has led to controversy, especially in the field of media and digital content. Immediately after that, the clarification of satellite images was the second important step that directly influenced the company’s services in Türkiye. However, it is stated that these two developments are not linked and the result of different regulation processes. Both steps had direct results for users in Türkiye.
Turkey now high resolution satellite images Access is possible. Users can see the details of cities, roads and natural areas much more clearly. Universities and research institutions can directly benefit from these data. Local governments can benefit from these detailed images in infrastructure planning and projects. In addition, the tourism sector had a stronger visual source in the promotional activities with the clarity of visuals. In spite of everything, keeping the sensitive regions confidential came to the fore as an application maintained in line with security reasons.