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== License and Attribution ==  
 
== License and Attribution ==  
Use of this layer and maps created with it implies agreement with the terms and conditions of the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/licensing Microsoft Bing Maps Services License]. EMD holds a "Developer License" that covers use of bing-maps within windPRO.
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Use of this layer and maps created with it implies agreement with the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Bing Maps Services License [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/licensing here] and [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/product here]. EMD holds a "Developer License" that covers use of bing-maps within windPRO.
  
 
== Acknowledgement ==
 
== Acknowledgement ==
 
* A big thank you goes to the Microsoft Bing Maps team and its data providers - for producing this amazing digital dataset: It surely helps us in the development of renewable energy projects.
 
* A big thank you goes to the Microsoft Bing Maps team and its data providers - for producing this amazing digital dataset: It surely helps us in the development of renewable energy projects.

Revision as of 09:48, 27 June 2023

Example of Aerial Image in 0.5 m grid resolution - Part of the Krogstrup enge wind farm (Source: Danish Geodata Agency, Danish Springtime Orthophotos, 2019)
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Introduction

Bing Aerial Maps in windPRO provides amazing, high-resolution aerial imagery for most parts of the world. Coverage varies by area, country, and region. The Bing Maps team continuously updates this aerial imagery dataset.

Usage Notes

  • The Microsoft Bing Aerial Maps are provided with windPRO 4.0 (beta) as an experimental feature.
  • For information about map updates, please consult the Bing Maps blog.
  • Billing of the Bing Aerial Maps in windpRO is covered as part of your windPRO service subscription - as long as your usage is compliant with the "Microsoft Bing Maps Services Terms of Use"

Availability from within windPRO

  • From map window: Click the ‘Add map’ globe-icon -> then ‘Dynamic Maps’.
  • From main menu: Click ‘Project’ -> ‘Properties’ -> ‘Background Maps’ -> ‘Dynamic Maps’ -> 'Bing Aerial Maps'

License and Attribution

Use of this layer and maps created with it implies agreement with the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Bing Maps Services License [here and here. EMD holds a "Developer License" that covers use of bing-maps within windPRO.

Acknowledgement

  • A big thank you goes to the Microsoft Bing Maps team and its data providers - for producing this amazing digital dataset: It surely helps us in the development of renewable energy projects.