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IKONOS Satellite Sensor

(0.80m) - Decommissioned

The IKONOS satellite sensor was successfully launched as the first commercially available high-resolution satellite sensor on September 24, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA. The IKONOS satellite sensor was decommissioned by DigitalGlobe on March 31, 2015.

IKONOS Satellite Sensor (0.80m)

The IKONOS satellite sensor is a high-resolution satellite operated by MAXAR Technologies Inc. Its capabilities include capturing a 3.2m multispectral, Near-Infrared (NIR) 0.80-meter panchromatic resolution at nadir. Its applications include both urban and rural mapping of natural resources and natural disasters, tax mapping, agriculture and forestry analysis, mining, engineering, construction, and change detection. It can yield relevant data for nearly all aspects of environmental study. IKONOS images have also been procured by Satellite Imaging Corporation for use in the media and motion picture industries, providing aerial views and satellite photos for many areas around the world. Its high-resolution data makes an integral contribution to homeland security, coastal monitoring and facilitates 3D Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs).

More information on Stereo IKONOS Satellite.

Sample Images

Pleiades-1A Satellite Image Gallery

Sports and Tourism Natural Disasters Agriculture Cadastre and Land Records Conservation Defense and Intelligence Engineering and Construction Environmental Monitoring Historic Events Mining Oil and Gas

Pearl Harbor Memorial

Oahu, Hawaii

Algiers, Algeria

Diamond Head Crater, Hawaii

Rapa Iti, French Polynesia

San Francisco, California

Tecate, Mexico

Tuscany, Italy

Taj Mahal, New Delhi, India

Manila, Philippines

Singapore

Jinhua, China

Faliro Coast, Athens, Greece

Ghardaia, Algeria

Havana, Cuba

Sydney, Australia

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, USA

Ayers Rocks, Australia

Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt

Atsukeshi Lake, Japan

Kenai Fjords National Park Alaska

Tornado Damage, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma, USA

Eyjafjallajokull Volcano,

After, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Japan

Nuclear Power Plant

Before, Fukushima Dai-ichi, Japan

Denver Broncos Stadium

Denver, Colorado, USA

Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Uranium Enrichment Plant

Wind Energy Farm, Palm Spring

World Trade Center Memorial Post 9/11

Manhattan, New York, USA

3D Seismic Data Acquisition

Alaska

3D Seismic Survey,

Neuquen, Argentina

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Atmospheric Compensation - MAXAR AComp Pre-Processing

IKONOS Geometric Accuracy

IKONOS Satellite Sensor Characteristics

Launch Date

24 September 1999 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA

Operational Life

Over 7 years

Orbit

98.1 degree, sun synchronous

Speed on Orbit

7.5 kilometers per second

Speed Over the Ground

6.8 kilometers per second

Revolutions Around the Earth

14.7, every 24 hours

Altitude

681 kilometers

Resolution at Nadir

0.80 meters panchromatic; 3.28 meters multispectral

Resolution 26° Off-Nadir

1.0 meter panchromatic; 4.0 meters multispectral

Image Swath

11.3 kilometers at nadir; 13.8 kilometers at 26° off-nadir

Equator Crossing Time

Nominally 10:30 AM solar time

Revisit Time

Approximately 3 days at 40° latitude

Dynamic Range

11-bits per pixel

Image Bands

Panchromatic, blue, green, red, near IR

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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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IKONOS

IKONOS Satellite Sensor

(0.80m) - Decommissioned

Pleiades-1A Satellite Image Gallery

IKONOS Satellite Sensor Characteristics

Satellites Operated by MAXAR

IMAGING Corporation Satellite Sensors

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