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What is georeferenced imagery?

Georeferenced images are images that have been given geographic coordinates, allowing them to be located on a map. This is done by matching up known landmarks in the image with their location on a map.

How is georeferenced imagery used?

Once an image has been georeferenced, it can be used for a variety of purposes, such as planning a trip or tracking the spread of an environmental disaster. Georeferenced images can also be used to create 3D models of an area, which can be helpful for architectural planning or virtual reality applications. In short, georeferencing provides a way to turn an ordinary image into a powerful tool for exploration and analysis.

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What is a GeoTIFF?

A GeoTIFF is a type of TIFF (Tag Image File Format) file that contains georeferencing information.  Essentially, a GeoTIFF is a raster image file format that adds geographic metadata to the image data. This information allows the file to be properly located on a map. GeoTIFF files are often used for storing satellite images and other types of geographic data. In order to view a GeoTIFF file, will need access to GIS or CAD software. These programs allow you to overlay the GeoTIFF file on top of a map, giving you a clear picture of the area that the image covers.

Sattelite imagery vs. Aerial Imagery

At first glance, satellite imagery and aerial imagery may seem very similar. After all, both involve taking pictures from high above the ground. However, there are some key differences between these two types of images.  Aerial imagery is a term used for photographs that are taken from the air.  This can be done by using balloons, kites, drones, helicopters, or aircraft.  Satellite images are taken from orbit, typically using a special camera attached to a satellite.  This means that satellite images have a much wider field of view than aerial images. In addition, satellite images are often lower in resolution than aerial images, due to the distance between the camera and the ground.

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What is imagery resolution? 

Imagery resolution refers to the level of detail captured in the image. The resolution of a georegerenced image is determined by the number of pixels that are used to represent the area being imaged. The more pixels that are used, the higher the resolution and the more detail that will be captured. For example, a satellite image with a resolution of 1 meter will have more detail than an image with a resolution of 10 meters. This is because there are more pixels in the 1 meter image, so each pixel represents a smaller area. As a result, more features can be captured in the 1 meter image. Resolution is an important consideration when working with imagery products because it will determine how much detail you can see in the final product.

Clip and download imagery data using Equator: 

  • Visit the Equator platform
  • Sign in or create an account
  • Open the Data menu
  • Select orthoimagery
  • Add a site (to clip imagery) and click generate

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Frequently Asked Questions

National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) imagery can be downloaded by visiting this website. Then, click on “Get Data” and follow the instructions on the screen.

It is important to understand the legality of using Google imagery for your project.  This article explains some of the considerations and helps break down what is considered to be “fair use.

The USGS Earth Explorer inclues a large catalog of USGS orthoimagery and aerial photos.  You can learn more about how to download data from the USGS earth explorer here.