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.
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.