June 2011 North America Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

Mississippi River Flooding Images Captured

New Non-Exclusive Oil Seep Study

TerraSAR-X IMINT Manual

25 Years of Imagery Over Chernobyl

Integrated Geological Study Over the East Mediterranean

Mississippi River Flooding Images Captured

Severe weather and torrential rain in April 2011 resulted in extensive flooding through the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Since then, the Astrium GEO-Information Services family of satellites has been acquiring imagery over the affected areas. Images detailing the widespread flooding are now available online.

NEW Non-Exclusive Oil Seep Study Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador

In 2010, Astrium GEO-Information Services signed an agreement with Nalcor Energy to produce a new, non-exclusive Global Seeps Study offshore Newfoundland & Labrador. This new study has now been integrated into our non-exclusive Global Seeps database and is ready for immediate delivery.

An introductory discount is available until July 31.

TerraSAR-X IMINT Manual: The Comprehensive Reference Database for Image Analysts

The TerraSAR-X Imagery Intelligence Manual (TIM) was created in response to a long-expressed need of users who analyze objects in TerraSAR-X/TanDEM-X imagery for GeoINT/IMINT purposes. TIM is a comprehensive reference database supporting image analysts with experience in analyzing optical data in the detection and recognition of IMINT-relevant objects in high-resolution SAR data.

25 Years of Imagery Over Chernobyl

On April 26, 1986 reactor number 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in history. In the 25 years since, our family of satellites has been observing the site of the disaster and changes in the area. A flipbook, containing this compelling imagery, was created in honor of the 25-year anniversary of this historic event.

View the Flipbook

Integrated Geological Study Over the East Mediterranean Region

The specification for a new integrated study over the East Mediterranean region has been recently completed.

This groundbreaking study includes:

Interpretation of surface geological structure at
1:100 000 - 1:250 000 scale
Identification of major lithostratigraphical units at
1:250 000 - 1:500 000 scale
Interpretation of major offshore structural features using public domain gravity and magnetics data
Offshore oil seep locations as points and vectors of slick outlines
Capture of major drainage channels and water bodies

IN FOCUS

SPOTMaps Libya
Now Available

The new SPOTMaps Libya is an up-to-date, mission-ready, foundation data set of the entire country. It can be used to support mission planning or basic mapping applications.

Targeted maintenance packages are also available, allowing for regular updates over the main areas of interest. Continuous collections of both optical and radar data over Libya began immediately after the first sign of civil unrest and remain ongoing.

Click here to learn more about SPOTMaps.

From Mapping to Monitoring - How Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Benefits the Oil & Gas Industry

We would like to invite you and your team to join us for an exciting workshop on the technology and applications of TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X, satellite-based radar information, and how it can best benefit the oil and gas industries.

Topics will include:

--How optical and SAR data can be utilized during different phases of an oil & gas project

--Using SAR for surface movement monitoring, geo-referencing and topo mapping

--The SAR advantage in identifying infrastructure failure, pressure compartments and structural elements

This workshop is ideal for GIS analysts, geologists, or anyone in the oil and gas industry interested in using geospatial information to increase efficiency and productivity.

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 28

From Mapping to Monitoring - How SAR Benefits the Oil & Gas Industry

Houston, TX

Hilton Houston North

July 11-15

Esri International User Conference
Visit us in Booth #2207 to learn more about our SAR offerings, change detection services, and the latest SPOTMaps.

San Diego, CA

San Diego Convention Center

If you have questions or would like to receive more information about our products and services, email solutions@astrium-geo.com or call us at (703) 715-3100.