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A Beginner’s Guide to Satellite Imagery: Function, Uses, and Impact
Satellite imagery reveals Earth’s changes from space—how it works, what it shows, and why it’s crucial for science, planning, and response.
Anvita Shrivastava
5 days ago4 min read
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Exploring the Different Types of Satellite Imagery: A Comprehensive Guide
Satellite imagery can be classified into various types based on the sensors used and the information captured. Each type serves distinct...
Anvita Shrivastava
6 days ago2 min read
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Decoding Spatial Resolution
Spatial resolution  refers to the level of detail or the smallest object that can be distinguished in an image, typically from satellite,...
utkalsharma
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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What exactly is a KMZ file, and how do you create a KMZ using Google Earth?
A KMZ file is a compressed version of a KML file . The "Z" in KMZ stands for "Zipped," as the file is compressed to reduce its size,...
utkalsharma
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What exactly is a KML file and how can I create one?
A KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file is a file format designed to display geographic information in applications like Google Earth,...
utkalsharma
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What are the differences between KML and KMZ files?
A KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file is a file format designed to display geographic information in applications like Google Earth,...
utkalsharma
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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How to find the resolution of satellite images on Google?
Unfortunately, Google Earth (or Google Maps) itself does not provide a straightforward way to determine the exact resolution of the...
utkalsharma
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Top Commercial Satellite Imagery Providers
Satellite imagery has become a thriving industry crucial in the modern remote sensing world. Companies in this sector offer advanced...
utkalsharma
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Why is Google satellite view so blurry, fuzzy, and low quality for my house?
Google satellite view's image quality may vary due to several factors. Here are some common reasons why the satellite view of your house...
utkalsharma
May 29, 20242 min read
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Can I see a live satellite view of my house in real time?
Absolutely not. As of May 2024, with current publicly available commercial satellite technology, you cannot access a real-time view of...
utkalsharma
May 15, 20242 min read
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How old are the Satellite Images on Google?
Have you ever wondered how old the satellite images on Google Earth and Google Maps are? Well, on average, they're between one and three...
utkalsharma
Feb 27, 20243 min read
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Imagery and Images: Differences from a Geospatial Lens
When we talk about GIS or Geospatial, it's worth mentioning that the words "imagery" and "images" have different meanings. While...
utkalsharma
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Is there a superior satellite map available in comparison to Google?
As of May 2024, several satellite imagery providers offer high-resolution imagery with a spatial resolution of 30 centimeters and it is...
utkalsharma
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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What is better than Google Earth? Practically nothing...
Google Earth Pro is a widely used and feature-rich platform, and finding a completely free alternative with the same level of content and...
utkalsharma
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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Morocco Earthquake: Free High-Resolution Satellite Imagery
On the night of Friday, September 8, 2023, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Morocco at 11:11 p.m. local time. The epicenter was...
GeoWGS84
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Maui Hawaii Fire: Free Satellite, Aerial and Drone Images
Maxar Technologies Our partner, Maxar Technologies has created a dedicated platform for accessing the most recent satellite images of the...
utkalsharma
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Albedo 10 cm Satellite Imagery : Aerial Quality Imagery from the Satellites
Albedo is a Denver-based company that is developing low-flying satellites that will capture visible and thermal imagery at the highest...
utkalsharma
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Planet Satellite Imagery
As of July 2023, Planet Labs operated a diverse constellation of satellites designed to provide comprehensive and up-to-date Earth...
utkalsharma
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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Maxar Technologies Satellite Imagery
As of July 2023, Maxar Technologies is a leading Earth observation satellite imagery and geospatial solutions provider. Maxar operates a...
utkalsharma
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Acquiring the latest satellite imagery
It's important to note that the availability of the latest satellite imagery may vary depending on the provider, the specific area of...
utkalsharma
May 25, 20232 min read
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