QuickBird Data
QuickBird was launched on the 18th October 2001 and is currently the highest resolution commercial satellite data available.
Example QuickBird pan sharpened 0.61 metre image of Tampa FL.
Example QuickBird pan sharpened 0.61 metre image of DC Airport.
Example QuickBird 2.44 metre multispectral image of McMurdo Sound.
QuickBird can acquire 61-centimetre (2-foot) resolution panchromatic (black and white) and 2.44-metre (8-foot) multispectral (color) imagery. At 61-centimetre resolution, buildings, roads, bridges and other detailed infrastructure become visible. The imagery is used for a wide range of applications, focusing on the assessment and management of land, infrastructure and natural resources.
QuickBird collects an industry-leading 16.5-kilometre (10.3-mile) swath of imagery that enables greater collection of large areas.
NOTE - Rush Priority: The image acquisition window is 1 - 14 days, and the time from order to first acquisition is 48 hours. There is no cloud cover threshold. This service involves a price uplift of 100%
A summary of the multispectral band information is given below.
| Band Width | Spatial Resolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | 0.45 - 0.52μm (blue) | 2.44 - 2.88 metres |
| Band 2 | 0.52 - 0.60μm (green) | 2.44 - 2.88 metres |
| Band 3 | 0.63 - 0.69μm (red) | 2.44 - 2.88 metres |
| Band 4 | 0.76 - 0.90μm (near infra-red) | 2.44 - 2.88 metres |
More details and example imagery are at the DigitalGlobe website.
Infoterra Ltd offer QuickBird data through our official distributor agreement with Eurimage.