Interactive 3D navigation software

PlanetObserver 3D is new interactive 3D navigation software that combines satellite imagery in natural colours with data about the height of terrain to create highly realistic 3D perspectives.

Unlike other systems, Planet Observer 3D shows the Earth in its natural colours, without ugly seams between images and it shows 3D perspectives.

There are many applications, including special events, data licensing, broadcasting and films, 3D real time navigation on large screen, fixed or touring exhibits on sustainable development, printed floor maps, large mural displays, etc., etc.

It is the perfect tool for science parks and museums, special events, corporate communication and can be used:

• As a navigation tool for learning about the planet and specific issues: earth science, biodiversity, climate change, etc.
• As a geolocation tool, e.g. for corporate and industry activities, and for highlighting areas asuch as health, geopolitics, conflicts, etc.
• Either on interactive terminals, for live presentations to the public on screens up to 400m² or on a network for multi-user accessibility.

It can be customised on demand with additional high resolution satellite images for specific areas or layers of information (text, pictures, database).

See the Earth in its true colours

PlanetObserver offers you satellite imagery mosaics, processed in true natural colours with a global coverage. Raw images, captured mainly by the remote sensing satellites Landsat 5 and 7, are assembled and ortho-rectified to correct their initial distortion due to the Earth's shape. Data is then processed in true natural colours for the entire mosaic, by adjusting the three colours (red, green, blue) that correspond to bands 3 - 2 - 1 of the satellite. Using the three colours that are sensitive to the human eye means that PlanetObserver can create true colour imagery, as opposed to most imagery databases available on the market that are processed in false colour.

Resolutions

PlanetObserver imagery products offer both a global view of the planet and a detailed approched at the local level. Satellite imagery database are available at different resolution levels, down to a resolution of 15m/pixel for large territories, and 1m/pixel for specific areas of interest. They constitute the perfect additional product to any other geo-referenced database.

3D views

PlanetObserver offers a Digital Elevation Model (DEM), derived from the SRTM, with a global resolution of 90m/pixel. The combination of the DEM with PlanetObserver imagery enables us to create an infinite number of 3D views.