How to reference Google earth imagery




To cite an image the following information is required:
Software and version
Date of original imagery
Location name
Geographic coordinates
Eye altitude
Data set (if applicable)
Image source(s) and copyright(s)
Website URL
Date accessed








Example 1: One image source and copyright



Google earth V 6.2.2.6613. (September 30, 2006). Bora Bora, French Polynesia.
16° 28’ 19.76”S, 151° 45’ 15.01”W, Eye alt 11049 feet.
DigitalGlobe 2012. http://www.earth.google.com [April 26, 2012].








Example 2: Two image sources and copyrights plus Data



Google earth V 6.2.2.6613. (February 19, 2005). Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean.
17° 38’ 08.22”N, 63° 14’ 14.11”W, Eye alt 19133 feet. SIO, NOAA, U.S. Navy, NGA, GEBCO.
TerraMetrics 2012, DigitalGlobe 2012. http://www.earth.google.com [April 26, 2012].






Compiled by Paul Illsley