Article Source: PlanetObserver

PlanetObserver, a prominent supplier of geospatial data, is thrilled to unveil the PlanetSAT Global Basemap 2024. This 10-meter global basemap offers up-to-date, cloud-free, and consistent imagery for a large range of applications.

Key Features

PlanetSAT Global Basemap 2024 brings you a range of enhancements that empower professionals across diverse fields.

1. Refreshed Coverage: Over 6 million square kilometers of new Sentinel-2 imagery have been integrated into PlanetSAT 2024, with updated regions spanning from Europe to North America, in addition to various other locations around the globe:

• United Kingdom and Ireland: The British Isles have been completely refreshed with the latest Sentinel-2 imagery, providing an entirely cloud-free and homogeneous coverage.
• USA, Mexico, and Southern Canada: Full coverage with new 10-meter Sentinel-2 imagery now extends across these key North American territories.
• 100+ Cities Updated: Urban areas across the world are captured with greater detail, offering more recent and reliable views.
• 30 Updated Points of Interest: From mining operations to solar farms, PlanetSAT Global 2024 includes critical industrial features refreshed with Sentinel-2 imagery.

Potash Evaporation Ponds in West Taiji Nai’er Lake, China – PlanetSAT 2024

2. Continuity with Clarity: Building upon the success of the sharpness filter introduced in the 2023 version, PlanetSAT 2024 maintains this feature. Users can continue to explore our planet with enhanced clarity.

3. Virtually Cloud-free: PlanetSAT 10m imagery basemap offers an impressive cloud-free coverage of over 95% across the Earth’s surface, with only scattered cloud cover remaining in tropical regions. Our unique methodology leverages seasonal data to procure the best cloud-free imagery for each continent. Unlike common practices that alter cloudy areas’ colors to create a uniform appearance, our approach prioritizes data integrity.At each annual update, we meticulously source and integrate 100% cloud-free imagery into the basemap. This commitment ensures that our clients receive accurate and up-to-date geographic information, even in regions with complex cloud dynamics.

Edinburgh, Scotland – PlanetSAT 2024

4. Seasonal Consistency: In PlanetSAT 2024, we maintain a dedicated commitment to seasonal uniformity, ensuring that selected images capture the vivid colors of spring and summer. By strategically choosing imagery from these seasons, we guarantee a seamless transition and consistency in colors throughout the entire basemap. This meticulous approach not only enhances the visual appeal but also offers a more unified understanding of geographic features across diverse regions.

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