WorldView 3
WorldView-3 is an imaging and environment-monitoring satellite from Maxar of the United States which launched on 13 August 2014 and remains operational. It is very similar to WorldView-2 but positioned in a lower orbit.
Technical Specifications
Provider MAXAR
Resolution
Panchromatic: 30cm GSD
Multispectral: 1.2m GSD
SWIR: 3.7m
Swath width 13km at nadir
Accuracy 60cm 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
swir1: 1195-1225 nm
swir2: 1550-1590 nm
swir3: 1640-1680 nm
swir4: 1710-1750 nm
swir5: 2145-2185 nm
swir6: 2185-2225 nm
swir7: 2235-2285 nm
swir8: 2295-2365 nm
Stereo available Yes
Coverage 680,000 km² per day
Altitude 617 km
Dynamic Range 11 bits Pan & MS, 14 bit SWIR
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.