European Space Imaging Worldview-2 DAF images

26 March 2010, 2:15pm

European Space Imaging released the first images collected from DigitalGlobe’s advanced high-resolution satellite WorldView-2, through its Direct Access Facility located in Munich, Germany. Initial images captured during its calibration include the city of Barcelona. Commercial operation for the European DAF is expected to commence on target in the first week of April 2010. Once operational, the DAF will provide WorldView Global Alliance customers with priority tasking through a direct data downlink from WorldView-2, the world’s first commercial 8-band high-resolution satellite at 0.46 meter* GSD panchromatic and 1.84 meter* multispectral.

The Alliance DAF will allow European Space Imaging to take into account local real-time weather data to deliver efficient area collections, improved image quality with reduced cloud cover and same-day production and delivery. European Space Imaging is working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in the set-up and ongoing maintenance of the DAF. EUSI continues to be the only European satellite data provider that operates its own high-resolution satellite ground station for direct satellite tasking and local data downlink.
More information and a full resolution image can be obtained from www.euspaceimaging.com

WORLDVIEW GLOBAL ALLIANCE - THE TOP 10 BENEFITS FOR CUSTOMERS

1. Direct Access Facility - EUSI continues to be the only European satellite data provider that operates its own high-resolution satellite ground station for direct satellite tasking and local data downlink.

2. Priority Tasking - European Space Imaging has a direct data downlink with WorldView-2 to allow for priority tasking in Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

3. Optimized Collection Strategy - Leveraging local collection planning with global coverage of the constellation.

4. Expert Customer Service - Industry leading, expert support with proven capability to handle any type of project.

5. Flexibility - Ability to address pricing and licensing directly.

6. Local Support - Based in Munich, Germany, EUSI provides European customers with regional support.

7. Unique Products and Services - Taking into account real time information to produce improved collection results and better quality products.

8. ImageLibrary - Offering the best of both worlds, local direct collections with access to the largest image library in the world.

9. Tailored Solutions - Ability to offer non standard solutions around collection parameters, band combinations and service delivery options.

10. WVGA Partners - Leveraging on the skill sets, experience and capability of Alliance partners to deliver best in class global imagery solutions.

More information can be obtained from the links below.

* Distribution and use of imagery at better than .50 m GSD pan and 2.0 m GSD multispectral is subject to prior approval by the U.S. Government.

European Space Imaging

WorldView Global Alliance

Geo: International