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Landsat 9 Satellite Sensor

(15m)

Landsat 9 satellite sensor was successfully launched September 27, 2021, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and is the predecessor to Landsat 8, launched on February 11, 2013. Landsat 9 satellite has the most evolved of all the Landsat spectral bands and will replace the Landsat 7. The Landsat 9 is part of the NASA and USGS Landsat program has been successfully collecting satellite image data since 1972 for many applications in environmental monitoring, and land-use change, climate change, natural disasters, water quality monitoring, agriculture, and forestry.

Landsat 9 Satellite Sensor (15m)

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Landsat 9 satellite sensor will have a resolution of 15-meters panchromatic and 30-meters resolution multispectral. The spectral bands will be of higher quality infrared and shortwave-infrared light provided by the Operational Land Imager (OLI-2) camera and the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS-2) to collect satellite imagery of the earth and to monitor changes in the environment. Landsat 9 will be supplied with sophisticated instruments that are capable of detecting thermal energy and visible near-infrared light to detect changes in the environment. These instruments aid in the detection of changes in the earth’s water supply and other natural resources that may affect critical issues at hand such as droughts, soil erosion, and rainfall disturbances to ensure that there is a sustainable water supply and other natural resources. The thermal infrared sensor TIRS-2 also aids in detecting cloud coverage and removing it from raw data to improve image quality. This data can support, monitor, and manage our natural resources to find sustainable solutions for many applications.

Sample Images

Landsat 9 Satellite Image Gallery

Himalayas
Navajo Nation
Detroit Algae Blooms

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Landsat 9 Satellite Sensor Specifications

Science Instruments

OLI-2; TIRS-2

OLI-2 built by

Ball Aerospace & Technology Corp.

TIRS-2 built by

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Design life

5 years

Resolution

15 meters Panchromatic; 30 meters Multispectral

Image data

750 scenes per day

Launch vehicle

United Launch Alliance Atlas V401

Orbit

Near-polar, sun-synchronous at an altitude of 438 miles

Irbital inclination

98.2 degrees

Spacecraft speed

16,760 miles per hourd

Consumables

10+ years

Operational Land Imager–2 (OLI-2) Spectral Bands

Band 1—Ultra blue (coastal/aerosol)

0.435–0.451 nm

Band 2—Blue

0.452–0.512 nm

Band 3—Green

0.533–0.590 nm

Band 4—Red

0.636–0.673 nm

Band 5—Near infrared (NIR)

0.851–0.879 nm

Band 6—Shortwave infrared (SWIR) 1

1.566–1.651 nm

Band 7—Shortwave infrared (SWIR) 2

2.107–2.294 nm

Band 8—Panchromatic

0.503–0.676 nm

Band 9—Cirrus

1.363–1.384 nm

Thermal Infrared Sensor-2 (TIRS-2) Spectral Bands

Band 10—Thermal infrared (TIR) 1

10.60–11.19 nm

Band 11—Thermal infrared (TIR) 2

11.50–12.51 nm

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How to find Geographic Coordinates in Google maps?

To find geographic coordinates in Google Maps, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Google Maps in your web browser or on your mobile device.

  2. Search for the location you want to find the geographic coordinates for by entering the address, landmark, or name of the place in the search bar at the top of the page.

  3. Once the location is displayed on the map, right-click (or long-press on mobile) the exact point on the map where you want to find the coordinates. This will open a small menu.

  4. In the menu that appears, click on “What’s here?” or “What’s here? – Coordinates” option. On mobile devices, you may need to tap on the location marker first to reveal the menu options.

  5. A small information box will appear at the bottom of the screen, displaying the latitude and longitude coordinates of the selected point. The coordinates will be shown in decimal degrees format.

  6. You can click on the coordinates in the information box to expand it and see the coordinates in different formats, such as degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) or Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) format.

To create a KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file in Google Earth, you can follow these steps:

  1. Download Google Earth Pro and Open on your computer.

  2. Navigate to the location or area you want to create a KML file for by using the search bar, zooming in/out, and panning on the map.

  3. Customize the view and layers in Google Earth Pro to include the specific data or elements you want to include in your KML file. This can include placemarks, paths, polygons, overlays, images, and more.

  4. Once you have set up the desired view and layers, go to the “Add” menu at the top of the screen and select the type of element you want to add (e.g., placemark, path, polygon, image overlay).

  5. Follow the prompts to add the specific element and provide the necessary information, such as location coordinates, name, description, and any additional properties or styling options.

  6. Repeat the previous step if you want to add more elements to your KML file.

  7. After adding all the desired elements, go to the “File” menu and select “Save Place As.”

  8. In the “Save Place As” dialog box, choose a location on your computer where you want to save the KML file.

  9. Specify the name of the KML file, ensuring it has the .kml extension (e.g., myfile.kmL), you may need to select KML as GoogleEarth defaults to KMZ formats.

  10.  Click the “Save” button to save the KMZ file to the specified location on your computer.

Ordering commercial high-resolution and medium-resolution satellite maps process:

  1. Identify your requirements: Determine the specific needs for the satellite maps, including the desired resolution, geographic coverage, acquisition date, and any additional specifications such as spectral bands or cloud cover constraints.

  2. Contact Us: Reach out to us to inquire about our imaging product and services. Provide us with the details of your requirements, including the area of interest, resolution, and any other specifications.

  3. If there is high urgency for imagery, please let us know that this is a time sensitive project. Any project deadlines should be included with your initial contact.

  4. Request a quote: Ask for a formal quote for the satellite maps you need. The quote should include information such as the cost, delivery timeline, licensing terms, and any additional services like data processing or analysis.

  5. Review the quote: Evaluate the quote provided by us and if needed, we can negotiate the terms, pricing, or any specific requirements that may not be fully covered.

  6. Confirm the order: Once you are satisfied with the quote and have reached an agreement, confirm your order. We will guide you through the necessary steps for payment and delivery.

  7. Receive the satellite maps: After the order is confirmed and payment is processed, you will receive the satellite map data in the specified format. This may include downloading the data from a secure portal or receiving physical media, depending on delivery method.

  8. Utilize the satellite maps: With the satellite maps that you receive, you can utilize it for your intended purposes, such as GIS data, 3D terrain maps, disaster, geospatial data, and other applications as needed.

Satellite map raw files refer to the unprocessed and unedited data captured by satellite sensors. These files contain the raw data received by the satellite sensors, including the reflected or emitted electromagnetic radiation from the Earth’s surface.

Satellite map raw files typically come in specialized formats specific to each satellite sensor or provider. These formats may include formats like GeoTIFF (georeferenced Tagged Image File Format) or ENVI (Environment for Visualizing Images). The raw files preserve the original sensor readings, which can include various spectral bands, radiometric information, and geometric parameters.

Raw files require processing to convert them into usable formats, such as georeferenced images or digital elevation model(DEM). Processing steps may involve radiometric and geometric corrections, atmospheric compensation, calibration, orthorectification, and mosaicking, among others.

Once processed, raw files can provide valuable information for various GIS data applications, including 3D terrain maps, agriculture production maps, vegetation maps, and disaster maps.

To download satellite maps from an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Obtain the FTP server information: Get the FTP server details from the satellite maps provider or the source you are accessing. This includes the FTP server address, username, password, and potentially the directory path to the imagery files.

  2. Choose an FTP client: Select an FTP client software or application that allows you to connect to the FTP server and perform file transfers. Some popular options include FileZilla, WinSCP, Cyberduck, or the built-in FTP functionality of certain web browsers.

  3. If you are unable to download an FTP client due to software locks, Windows has a built in FTP Protocol that can be accessed by copying the URL of the FTP server in your Windows File Explorer.

  4. Depending on the method to connect to the FTP, you will need credentials including a Username and Password to access these file.

  5. Most FTP clients will allow you to Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop the files from the client window to your local files.

Remember to comply with any terms and conditions associated with the satellite map data, including usage restrictions, licensing agreements, and any attribution requirements specified by the provider.

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