04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 11:26
Look at a place, event, or object in much closer detail than previously captured.
Earth observation (EO) satellites have revolutionized our understanding of our planet, providing invaluable data for various applications. Satellite data allows organizations to see and monitor change across broad geographies and timescales - and take informed action.
However, sometimes the devil is in the details; and in these cases a more precise view is needed. High-resolution satellite imagery captures images with incredible clarity, revealing features as small as a tree. Let's take a look at how this data allows organizations across private and public sectors to look closer at the areas that matter most.
EO data is central to broad area management, which is the practice of monitoring, measuring, and reporting on assets, whether natural or man-made, across broad geographies and timescales.
And when broad area monitoring is combined with high-resolution tasking, organizations are able to have a comprehensive and detailed view - allowing them to see and understand the unknowns.
Planet provides solutions that support both - PlanetScope® Monitoring offers a continuous, daily view of the world; and Planet SkySat® Tasking captures images with exceptionally high resolution. Together, they create an invaluable view of activity across the Earth.
This pair of PlanetScope images, from August 17 and 26, 2023, captures wildfire damage (dark purple-black areas) across the Alexandroúpolis region in Greece. The white box indicates the town of Pefka, featured in the next set of images.
At 50 cm resolution, SkySat Tasking provides organizations with near real-time intelligence to proactively identify blind spots, anticipate events, and have confidence in the next mission-critical decision.
A comparison of PlanetScope and SkySat images of Alexandroúpolis, Greece illustrates the value of looking closer, in a higher resolution.
By harnessing satellite imagery and advanced analytics, authorities have the ability to monitor and detect illegal activities such as deforestation, illegal mining, and wildlife trafficking. With global, high-frequency data, authorities are able to constantly monitor and identify suspicious behavior in remote areas, leading to more effective enforcement efforts.
Once the suspected activity is detected, high-resolution images can be easily tasked and received within hours, empowering policy makers and conservation organizations to see with more detail, make more informed decisions and take proactive measures to protect natural resources.
This tasking dashboard displays the area of interest (AOI) focused on Alexandroupolis, Greece.
This process of constant monitoring with always-on Earth observation data paired with on-demand high-resolution tasked imagery is called "tip and cue," and it can be a powerful tool for organizations across industries.
High-resolution SkySat satellite imagery provides the unprecedented ability to look closer at any area of interest. This is one of the core superpowers behind broad area management.
Interested in learning how looking closer can empower your organization to make better decisions? Watch our on-demand webinar that showcases how Planet can help your team achieve broad area management - and ultimately create a safer and more secure future.