Appreciation of Earth Observing Systems

 

HRV on SPOT

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High Resolution Video on SPOT

Question 1

Into what general category of EOS does the instrument fall?

Multispectral, Panchromatic Scanner


Question 2

What capture technology is used?

Pushbroom


Question 3

Is the sensor active or passive?

Passive


Question 4

At what wavelength(s) does the sensor function?

Mode/Band Wavelength Range (μm)
Panchromatic (PLA) 0.51 - 0.73 (blue-green-red)
Multispectral (MLA)
Band 1 0.50 - 0.59 (green)
Band 2 0.61 - 0.68 (red)
Band 3 0.79 - 0.89 (near infra red)


Question 5

What resolution does the sensor have – temporal and spatial?

Temporal

26-day repeat cycle

Spatial

10m pan, 20m multispectral


Question 6

Is the sensor carried on an airborne or spaceborne platform? What is that platform – typically?

Spacebourne - SPOT


Question 7

Who developed/launched/manages the sensor?

Launched by CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) of France, with support from Sweden and Belgium.


Question 8

Can data be purchased from service providers?

Yes - Sirius or Spot


Question 9

What products are available?

* Multiresolution imagery to meet multiscale needs from 2.5 m to 20 m.

* Value-added geometric products.

* 3D data base covering the whole world.

* Custom programming of satellites.

 


Question 10

At which main application areas is the sensor aimed?

Agriculture (forestation/Reforestation Protection, Crop/Plant Yields, Forest Fires), Atmosphere (Atmospheric Phenomenon (cyclone, storm, hurricane)), Land (Landscape Topography)


List 2 specific projects, where they have been reported, their goals and their outcomes.

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