In previous videos, we’ve talked about the size of a pixel—called spatial resolution—and the content of a pixel—called spectral resolution. Now we’ll discuss temporal resolution, which is how often a pixel is collected. Temporal resolution depends on three factors: Past collection, in the form of an image library assembled over the life of a satellite or constellation of satellites; Current image collection strategies, based on today’s needs and technical abilities; and Future Collection Capabilities, which inevitably change as the world changes and our needs evolve.
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Explore how different types of satellite imagery, data layers, and analytics can build critical context to help you identify opportunities and make decisions with confidence.
3:38Thousands of satellites, airplanes, helicopters, and drones collect images of our planet every day, but to determine which is best, you have to consider what you’re doing with that image.
2:12In a 30 cm resolution image, you could determine if vehicles are pickup trucks, sedans, or convertibles, as well as their direction of travel.
2:41How do you see the unseen? Advanced satellites like those in the Maxar constellation possess unique capabilities in the near-infrared and shortwave infrared ranges.
2:13We are talking about Positional Accuracy! It's about how close a pixel is in relation to it true, know position on Earth.
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