CLERMONT-FERRAND, France – September 21, 2021 – PlanetObserver and Kalisio reveal My Planet Maps, a new subscription-based online map service that delivers immediate streaming access to fresh and global data. It includes performant vector and raster georeferenced basemaps. By accessing data through a reliable web map service, users save the costs of handling, storing and […]
Imagery, earth imaging and remote sensing
Satellogic Joins The International Disasters Charter
Through partnership, Satellogic will provide high-resolution, high-frequency satellite data to aid in disaster decision making and management
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Historic Images of 9/11 and the Upcoming 20th Anniversary
As we approach this Saturday’s 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Maxar is providing a satellite imagery gallery of a number of the most significant sites that were collected shortly after the 2001 attacks, including: the American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 crash sites at the World Trade Center in New […]
ScanWorld and ConstellR join forces towards a comprehensive source of high-value satellite imagery for agriculture and vegetation monitoring
Agriculture is both a major contributor to climate change, and one of its first victims. Coincidentally, agriculture is also a key lever to enable a smooth transition to a more sustainable world – but that will require data-driven decisions.
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Flooding in New Jersey
Maxar collected new high resolution satellite imagery yesterday (September 2nd at 11:52 AM, Eastern) that shows historic flooding along the Raritan River in New Jersey. As the remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through the northeast of the United States, the storm dropped record-breaking rainfall causing floods and damage in multiple towns and communities including Somerville, Manville, […]
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Hurricane Ida Damage, Louisiana
Maxar’s satellites collected an extensive amount of new imagery on August 31st over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana that help to convey some of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Caldor Fire Approaching Lake Tahoe
Maxar continues to monitor the Caldor wildfire as it approaches the southern edge of Lake Tahoe along the California-Nevada border. Maxar collected yesterday (August 31st) that shows closer views of South Lake Tahoe, the active fire lines and a large pyrocumulus cloud formed by the intense fire.
Use Google Maps Satellite Imagery Wisely to Avoid Dangers
The U.S. Department of Defense uses a tool called WorldView for military operations in the Middle East. With the advent of newer technology, the military has been able to increase its ability to plan and prepare for future operations. One such tool is the satellite imagery provider WorldView. In this article, we will look at […]
Using UAV LiDAR to obtain and analyse key metrics for operational forest management
This new case study from Routescene demonstrates the value of UAV LiDAR point cloud data for operational forest management. Traditionally gathering metrics and information for forest management has been undertaken using airborne photogrammetry or by manually walking the site. More recently airborne LiDAR has been recognised as a useful tool and now drone derived LiDAR […]
Maxar @MaxarTechnologies Satellite Imagery: Kabul, Hamid Karzai International Airport
Maxar collected new high-resolution satellite imagery yesterday (23 August) of Kabul that helps to convey visually the ongoing situation in and around Hamid Karzai International Airport. Large crowds of people can be seen at multiple checkpoints and security gates along the perimeter of the airport while several groups of people gather on the tarmac and […]
