Worldview-2
46cm resolution, 8 multispectral bands, multiple acquisition capabilities
In operation since 2009, Worldview-2 is one of the most versatile sub-metric satellites on the market today with a very high image acquisition capacity on the same orbit. Equipped with three maneuvering axes, the satellite allows for very flexible imaging in mono or stereo mode. Worldview-2 is the first satellite offering Coastal Blue, Red-Edge and Yellow channels. This opens up new possibilities in oceanography and agriculture. It is an ideal tool for many applications requiring a high accuracy of localization and a high fineness of image reading, in many fields, such as resources, technical studies, land management, agriculture and defense.
Technical Specifications
| Orbit / Altitude | 770 km, Orbite Héliosynchrone, Noeud équatorial 10:30 UTC |
| Launch date | 8 Octobre 2009 |
| Lifetime | 7.25 ans |
| Number of satellites | 1 |
| Spatial Resolution | Panchromatique 0.46m (Nadir), Multispectral : 1.85m |
| Spectral Bands | Coastal : 400 - 450 nm Bleu : 450 - 510 nm Vert : 510 - 580 nm Jaune : 585 - 625 nm Rouge : 630 - 690 nm Bord rouge : 705 - 745 nm Proche IR1 : 770 - 895 nm Proche IR2 : 860 - 1040 nm |
| Pixel coding | 11 Bits |
| Acquisition mode | Monoscopique, Stéréoscopique |
| Scale | 1/2 500 |
| Geolocation Accuracy | 3.5 CE90 |
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