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# Hi Def Satellite Imaging
Google Buys Image Data from GeoEye

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-31 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-buys-geoeye-can-see-40-cm-from-space
References: [tech.blorge](http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:)

[Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai), not satisfied with having cars buzzing around getting super sharp street views, wants super sharp satellite views. Soon they will be buying image data
from GeoEye. GeoEye is launching a satellite with the [highest resolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundaries-of-imaging-technology) “pan-sharpened” format.

GeoEye-1 weighs in at 4,300 pounds and will be able to show detail as small as 41 centimeters from a view 420 miles above the earth.

“It is our goal to display high-resolution imagery for as much of the world as possible,” said Google spokeswoman Kate Hurowitz.

Google says they will use the images to enhance their [commercial mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-mapping-feature).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **High-resolution Satellite Imaging:** The development of satellite technology with the highest resolution offers disruptive innovation opportunities in fields such as precision agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management.
- **Pan-sharpened Satellite Imagery:** The advancement of pan-sharpened satellite imaging technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in sectors like environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, and forestry management.
- **Enhanced Commercial Mapping:** The utilization of high-quality satellite images for enhanced commercial mapping presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as logistics, real estate, and tourism.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Precision Agriculture:** High-resolution satellite imaging can revolutionize precision agriculture by enabling farmers to monitor crop health, optimize irrigation, and detect pest infestations with greater accuracy.
- **Urban Planning:** The availability of pan-sharpened satellite imagery can facilitate urban planning processes by providing detailed data on land use, infrastructure development, and population density.
- **Disaster Management:** The use of high-resolution satellite imaging can enhance disaster management strategies by enabling accurate assessment of affected areas, efficient resource allocation, and early warning systems.

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