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Simulating the world of travel for children using Google Earth.


Welcome to viaTime, the virtual transportation simulator developed by Matt Paskus. The initial phase of the application
allows children of all ages to create a virtual airline and observe their progress in real time utilizing Google Earth.

Enjoy.

View current airlines in flight or a global timetable.

New Attractions

Ticket Jacket Museum - Now Open - See historical flight routes and Matt's world famous (not really) ticket jacket collection.

Mapping Tidbits View the world by creating your own maps or by becomiing your own travel agent.

For a sneak preview, try USA Map & Current Tidbits (select both items).

New - Want to see where our freight comes from? - This site was created to help show how an invasive (non-native plant or animal) could enter the United States. The data is part of the Freight Analysis Framework which is compiled by the Department of Transportation.Enter Site


Coming Attractions


Timetable Import Utility - Just added - Requests have come in for creating multiple timetable entries on one screen. The form speeds data entry of old timetables. This allows anyone who is a timetable collector to upload their own flight information. Flights and routes will be displayed in real time within GE. SNEAK PEEK!

Are We There Yet? Release Date: Winter 2008 - Family road trips will never be the same. Plan your trip through selected cities and watch your car move down the highway every day of the year. Don't forget to add your photo to a specific location as you travel the roads of the world, using Google Earth. This project will also incorporate GPS and camera ready phones.


Coming in Winter 2008 Movie Madness - Ever wanted to follow a movie script from where it starts to where it finishes. Track Indiana Jones, Herby, or James Bond through the scene site locations and map the locations. Movie Madness will allow you to upload your research (long, lat, & scene description) and collectivly track each movie. You will never watch movies the same way again.

Railroad Baron's take note, TRAINS Are Coming In Spring 2008 - Utilize present day and historical railroad lines to move your cargo from one town to another. GE offers the perfect platform.


Flash version coming soon


Huxley College, Department of Geography, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA USA

EGEO452 Completion: 6/2006

viaTime Poster Presentation(pdf) Available.

Sponsorship Welcome. Contact Matt