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Cartography and land management

Less than half of all land surfaces are covered by topographic maps (at scales up to 1:100 000), and of these, many are outdated or inaccurate. Earth observation satellite imagery has become crucial to the production and accurate updating of medium- to large-scale topographic maps.

You need to create or update topographic maps or a cadastral basemap, to optimize field survey campaigns, to produce or update cartographic databases or a cadastral information system, to set up a sustainable development project, You need accurate, up-to-date geographic information.

Cartographic updating at 1:25 000 scale with SPOT 5 - IGN map extract © IGN - SPOT 5 image © CNES - IGN processing | Satellite Image - Spot Image

We offer A broad spectrum of solutions ranging from a straightforward basemap able to be directly integrated in a cartographic database, GIS or cadastral information system, to a complete computer mapping line. Spot Image tailors its services to your needs and your budget. Ready-to use products and services SPOTView digital satellite imagemaps provide current information in the form of basemaps that can be directly integrated in a GIS, cadastral information system or cartographic publishing software. Digital Elevation Models (DEM) give accurate altitude information for a region and may be used to produce satellite imagemaps with an excellent location accuracy even in mountain areas. aerial photos and very-high-resolution imagery (VHR) at scales up to 1:2 500. field surveys by our specialist partners.

Integrated solutions If you have a large-scale project to map extensive areas or regularly monitor changes in landscape or infrastructures, Spot Image offers to: map your area of interest in compliance with your scale and other specifications. draft specifications on the procedures and methods to apply when creating or updating topographic maps and cadastral plans, set up a complete production process including hardware, software, technology transfer, training and technical support. Computer mapping lines geometry (image processing), photo-interpretation (CAPI), raster map creation and revision. Digital databases current vector map databases, land parcel databases: visible and cadastral parcel boundaries, associated descriptive databases (property, tax and land registries, etc.) Cadastral information systems preliminary studies, development and implementation of information systems for producing, updating and managing a digital cadastral database

fast, uniform high-resolution or stereoscopic coverage of large areas thanks to custom satellite programming services and a global archive of over 10 million images directly compatible with all the leading GIS and CAD software, SPOTView Ortho products are ideal for creating topographic maps at scales up to 1:25 000, very-high-resolution imagery is crucial to the production of cadastral plans at 1:10 000. Spot Image’s experienced photo-interpreters, cartographers and topographic surveying experts have a proven track record in data processing and interpretation, network of national and international partners with experience in implementing major projects, nearly 20 years of experience in mapping projects, developing proven, innovative turnkey solutions.

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