4 Ways Investors Use Satellite Imagery
With over 400 imaging satellites orbiting our globe, never before has it been more affordable to obtain a bird’s eye perspective of Earth. Consequently, analysts have taken full advantage of this access and created multiple innovative ways to utilize satellite images for something other than just its beautiful sight. Even though many industries are gaining […]
ImageSat International (ISI) 30cm High-Resolution Satellite Data Now Available to SkyWatch Customers
SkyWatch expands its offerings with ISI’s state-of-the-art 30cm resolution satellite imagery, enhancing precision across industries November 20, 2024—SkyWatch, a global leader in providing seamless access to Earth observation data, today announced its data distribution partnership with ImageSat International (ISI). The addition of ISI’s 30cm high-resolution satellite data offers SkyWatch customers cutting-edge imagery, unlocking new possibilities […]
Introducing SkyWatch HUB
HUB is an application that sits on top of the SkyWatch Platform, which comprises seven core services: Identity, Archive & Tasking, Order, Fulfillment, Payments, Policy, and Location. These capabilities are accessed through various applications created by SkyWatch that sit on top of the platform, segmenting specific services into a single interface. The HUB application is […]
What are the 5 types of satellite images?
Watch What are the 5 types of satellite images? When working with satellite imagery, you can categorize them into various types based on the data they capture and the purpose they serve. Here are five common types of satellite images: 1. Visible Light Images: These images capture the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, including […]
Leveraging Satellite Imagery For Reforestation
Leveraging satellite imagery for reforestation starts with the act of environmental monitoring. Environmental monitoring often relies on satellite imagery due to its unobtrusive, cost-effective, and consistent analytical capabilities. Land preservation is a common motivation for organizations to practice environmental monitoring and, when it comes to forestry, satellite data has proven to be a valuable tool. […]
Explore Very High Resolution Data with SkyWatch
With some exciting new additions to our roster of leading data providers, SkyWatch is proud to offer the highest concentration of very high resolution geospatial data sources in the world. In today’s data-driven world, reliable access to the highest-resolution geospatial data can transform how organizations interact with and understand our planet to make critical business […]
INTRODUCING THE SKYWATCH PLATFORM
When we started SkyWatch, our vision was to build a platform that enabled anyone to programmatically access all of the world’s satellite data, through a single easy-to-use Application Programming Interface (“API”). We were inspired by what Twilio did for communications infrastructure; what Stripe did for payment processing; and what Plaid was doing for financial services. […]
Leveraging Satellite Imagery for Media Analysis: Al Jazeera’s Success with SkyWatch
Al Jazeera—which has its own fact-checking agency called Sanad which is committed to investigative journalism, verifying news , and OSINT news stories—recognizes the crucial role of research in providing accurate and comprehensive coverage. There are often limitations on what types of satellite imagery can be acquired and posted publicly, which poses a challenge for many […]
Enhancing News Coverage with Satellite Imagery Analysis
Using satellite imagery is a great competitive advantage for those in the media industry to enhance their news coverage. Earth observation technology provides an excellent method to monitor areas of interest and detect changes in developing stories. Investigative journalists, in particular, benefit from satellite data as consistent monitoring can be a safe and cost-effective way […]
What is EO used for?
Watch Earth observation refers to the collection of information about our planet’s physical, chemical, and biological systems using various technologies, such as satellites, aircraft, drones, and ground-based sensors. This data is gathered for a wide range of purposes and applications, including: 1. Environmental Monitoring: Climate change analysis: Tracking temperature, ice melt, sea level rise, and […]
