WorldView 2

WorldView-2, which was released on October 8, 2009, gathers imagery with eight spectral bands spanning 975,000 km² every day.

WorldView 2

Technical Specifications

Provider MAXAR
Resolution
Panchromatic: 50cm GSD
Multispectral: 2m GSD
Swath width 16.4km at nadir
Accuracy 1m with suitable ground control
Bands
panchromatic: 450-800 nm
coastal: 400-450 nm
blue: 450-510 nm
green: 510-580 nm
yellow: 585-625 nm
red: 630-690 nm
redEdge: 705-745 nm
nearIR1: 770-895 nm
nearIR2: 860-1040 nm
Stereo available Yes
Coverage 970,000 km² per day
Altitude 770 km
Dynamic Range 11 bits
Orbit Type Sun-synchronous

Features and Benefits

Frequent revisits

Multiple satellites in orbit ensure frequent coverage of your area of interest.

Multiple band options

Versatile spectral bands for various applications and analysis needs.

High accuracy

Precise geolocation accuracy for reliable mapping and analysis.