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GeoEye-1 Satellite Sensor

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The GeoEye-1 satellite sensor was successfully launched on September 6, 2008. The satellite, which was launched at Vanderberg Air Force Base, California, provides a resolution of 0.46-meters. Watch a video of GeoEye-1 satellite launch. GeoEye-1 is capable of acquiring image data at 0.50-meter panchromatic (B&W) and 1.84-meter multispectral resolution. It also features a revisit time of fewer than three days, as well as the ability to locate an object within just three meters of its physical location.

GeoEye-1 Satellite Sensor

The GeoEye-1 satellite sensor features the most sophisticated technology ever used in a commercial remote sensing system. This sensor is optimized for large projects, as it can produce over 350,000 square kilometers of pan-sharpened multispectral satellite imagery every day.

GeoEye-1 has been flying at an altitude of about 681 kilometers and is capable of producing imagery with a ground sampling distance of 46-centimeters, meaning it can detect objects of that diameter or greater.

During the late summer of 2013, the orbit altitude of the GeoEye-1 satellite sensor was raised to 770 Km/ 478 Miles. GeoEye-1 new nadir ground sample distance (GSD) is 46cm compared to the previous GSD of 41cm.

Sample Images

GeoEye-1 Satellite Image Gallery

Natural Disasters Sports and Tourism Agriculture Archaeology Cadastre and Land Records Current and World Events Defense and Intelligence Engineering and Construction Environmental Monitoring Gaming Mining

Pago Pago

American Samoa

Yushu, China

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake

Hurricane Katrina

Louisiana, United States

Fourmile Canyon Fires

Colorado, United States

Bismarck, North Dakota

Fukushima Daiichi

April 12, 2011 Okuma, Japan

Minot, North Dakota

Tsunami Aftermath

One Year Later Sendai, Japan

Wildfires

Colorado Springs United States

Seaside Heights

New Jersey Before Hurricane Sandy

Seaside Heights

New Jersey After Hurricane Sandy

Embarcadero Marina Park

San Diego, California

Royal Atlas Hotel

Agadir, Morocco

Yellowstone National Park

Canada / United States

Arizona, United States

Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Nassau Bay, Bahamas

Inakadate, Aomori

Japan

Tanbo Art (Rice Fields)

Inakadate, Aomori, Japan

2m Enhanced Vegetation Indices

Ruins of Leptis Magna

Space Shuttle Endeavour

Final Mission

Uranium Enrichment Plant

Qom, Iran

Nuclear Facilities

Qom, Iran

Aircraft Graveyard at Davis

Monthan AFB

Hoover Dam

Arizona/Nevada, U.S.A.

Capetown, South Africa

Merritt Island, Florida

3D Urban Terrain Model

West Bay - Doha, Qatar

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Yellowstone River Oil Spill Clean Up

Antarctic Peninsula

Rothera Research Station

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2

Mining in Marcona, Peru

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GeoEye-1 Satellite Sensor Specifications

Launch date

September 6, 2008

Camera Modes

Simultaneous panchromatic and multispectral (pan-sharpened)
Panchromatic only
Multispectral only

Resolution

0.50 m / 1.51 ft* panchromatic (nominal at Nadir)
1.84 m / 6.04 ft* multispectral (nominal at Nadir)

Spectral Range

Panchromatic: 450 – 800 nm
Blue: 450 – 510 nm
Green: 510 – 580 nm
Red: 655 – 690 nm
Near Infra Red: 780 – 920 nm

Metric Accuracy / Geolocation

5 m CE90, 3 m CE90 (measured)

Swath Widths & Representative Area Sizes

Nominal swath width – 15.2 km / 9.44 mi at Nadir
Single-point scene – 225 sq km (15×15 km)
Contiguous large area – 15,000 sq km (300×50 km)
Contiguous 1° cell size areas – 10,000 sq km
(100×100 km)
Contiguous stereo area – 6,270 sq km (224×28 km)
(Area assumes pan mode at highest line rate)

Imaging Angle

Capable of imaging in any direction

Revisit Frequency at 770 km Altitude (40° Latitude Target)

Max Pan GSD (m)
0.42
0.50
0.59

Off Nadir Look Angle (deg)
10
28
35

Average Revisit (days)
8.3
2.8
2.1

Daily Monoscopic Area Collection Capacity

Up to 700,000 sq km/day (270,271 sq mi/day) of pan area (about the size of Texas). Up to 350,000 sq km/day (135,135 sq mi/day)of pan-sharpened multispectral area (about the size of New Mexico)

Technical Information

Launch Vehicle

Delta II

Launch Vehicle Manufacturer

Boeing Corporation

Launch Location

Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Satellite Weight

1955 kg / 4310 lbs

Satellite Storage and Downlink

1 Terabit recorder; X-band downlink (at 740 mb/sec or 150 mb/sec)

Operational Life

Fully redundant 7+ year design life; fuel for 15 years

Satellite Modes of Operation

Store and forward
Real-time image and downlink
Direct uplink with real-time downlink

Orbital Altitude

770 km / 478 miles

Orbital Velocity

About 7.5 km/sec or 17,000 mi/hr

Inclination / Equator Crossing Time

98 degrees / 10:30am

Orbit type / period

Sun-synchronous / 98 minutes

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FAQ’S

Frequently Asked Questions

How to find Geographic Coordinates in Google maps?

To find geographic coordinates in Google Maps, you can follow these steps:

Open Google Maps in your web browser or on your mobile device.
Search for the location you want to find the geographic coordinates for by entering the address, landmark, or name of the place in the search bar at the top of the page.
Once the location is displayed on the map, right-click (or long-press on mobile) the exact point on the map where you want to find the coordinates. This will open a small menu.
In the menu that appears, click on “What’s here?” or “What’s here? – Coordinates” option. On mobile devices, you may need to tap on the location marker first to reveal the menu options.
A small information box will appear at the bottom of the screen, displaying the latitude and longitude coordinates of the selected point. The coordinates will be shown in decimal degrees format.
You can click on the coordinates in the information box to expand it and see the coordinates in different formats, such as degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) format.

How to Create a KML File in Google Earth?

To create a KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file in Google Earth, you can follow these steps:

Download Google Earth Pro and Open on your computer.
Navigate to the location or area you want to create a KML file for by using the search bar, zooming in/out, and panning on the map.
Customize the view and layers in Google Earth Pro to include the specific data or elements you want to include in your KML file. This can include placemarks, paths, polygons, overlays, images, and more.
Once you have set up the desired view and layers, go to the “Add” menu at the top of the screen and select the type of element you want to add (e.g., placemark, path, polygon, image overlay).
Follow the prompts to add the specific element and provide the necessary information, such as location coordinates, name, description, and any additional properties or styling options.
Repeat the previous step if you want to add more elements to your KML file.
After adding all the desired elements, go to the “File” menu and select “Save Place As.”
In the “Save Place As” dialog box, choose a location on your computer where you want to save the KML file.
Specify the name of the KML file, ensuring it has the .kml extension (e.g., myfile.kmL), you may need to select KML as GoogleEarth defaults to KMZ formats.
Click the “Save” button to save the KMZ file to the specified location on your computer.

How To Order Commercial Satellite Maps?

Ordering commercial high-resolution and medium-resolution satellite maps process:

Identify your requirements: Determine the specific needs for the satellite maps, including the desired resolution, geographic coverage, acquisition date, and any additional specifications such as spectral bands or cloud cover constraints.
Contact Us: Reach out to us to inquire about our imaging product and services. Provide us with the details of your requirements, including the area of interest, resolution, and any other specifications.
If there is high urgency for imagery, please let us know that this is a time sensitive project. Any project deadlines should be included with your initial contact.
Request a quote: Ask for a formal quote for the satellite maps you need. The quote should include information such as the cost, delivery timeline, licensing terms, and any additional services like data processing or analysis.
Review the quote: Evaluate the quote provided by us and if needed, we can negotiate the terms, pricing, or any specific requirements that may not be fully covered.
Confirm the order: Once you are satisfied with the quote and have reached an agreement, confirm your order. We will guide you through the necessary steps for payment and delivery.
Receive the satellite maps: After the order is confirmed and payment is processed, you will receive the satellite map data in the specified format. This may include downloading the data from a secure portal or receiving physical media, depending on delivery method.
Utilize the satellite maps: With the satellite maps that you receive, you can utilize it for your intended purposes, such as GIS data, 3D terrain maps, disaster, geospatial data, and other applications as needed.

What Are Satellite Imagery Raw Files?

Satellite map raw files refer to the unprocessed and unedited data captured by satellite sensors. These files contain the raw data received by the satellite sensors, including the reflected or emitted electromagnetic radiation from the Earth’s surface.

Satellite map raw files typically come in specialized formats specific to each satellite sensor or provider. These formats may include formats like GeoTIFF (georeferenced Tagged Image File Format) or ENVI (Environment for Visualizing Images). The raw files preserve the original sensor readings, which can include various spectral bands, radiometric information, and geometric parameters.

Raw files require processing to convert them into usable formats, such as georeferenced images or digital elevation model(DEM). Processing steps may involve radiometric and geometric corrections, atmospheric compensation, calibration, orthorectification, and mosaicking, among others.

Once processed, raw files can provide valuable information for various GIS data applications, including 3D terrain maps, agriculture production maps, vegetation maps, and disaster maps.

How To Download Satellite Maps in FTP

To download satellite maps from an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, you can follow these general steps:

Obtain the FTP server information: Get the FTP server details from the satellite maps provider or the source you are accessing. This includes the FTP server address, username, password, and potentially the directory path to the imagery files.
Choose an FTP client: Select an FTP client software or application that allows you to connect to the FTP server and perform file transfers. Some popular options include FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, or the built-in FTP functionality of certain web browsers.
If you are unable to download an FTP client due to software locks, Windows has a built in FTP Protocol that can be accessed by copying the URL of the FTP server in your Windows File Explorer.
Depending on the method to connect to the FTP, you will need credentials including a Username and Password to access these file.
Most FTP clients will allow you to Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop the files from the client window to your local files.

Remember to comply with any terms and conditions associated with the satellite map data, including usage restrictions, licensing agreements, and any attribution requirements specified by the provider.

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GeoEye-1

GeoEye-1 Satellite Sensor

(0.50m)

GeoEye-1 Satellite Image Gallery

GeoEye-1 Satellite Sensor Specifications

Technical Information

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