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Satellite Imaging-in-Industries

 The global market for commercial satellite imagery is expected to grow considerably over the forecast period. Satellite imaging requires generating raw image images utilizing a satellite designed for optical sensing. Aeronautical imagery has better picture quality relative to satellite imagery, as it is near to the mark. Terrestrial imagery offers the highest image resolution and is cost-effective, but it does suffer from geographical limitations. Besides faster image data delivery, satellites also offer comprehensive coverage of the globe, making them the preferred alternative over other imaging solutions. The satellite imagery was not available to the general public at the outset. With the advent of Google Earth, and Internet and consumer electronics proliferation, end-users can easily access image information. Although Google's services are not paid, they account for a significant percentage of the company's advertising revenues. Commercial satellite imagery is a critical component of location-based communications (LBS), which is particularly valuable in delivering emergency response in situations of life-threatening incidents which natural disasters. The Enhanced View program of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is a USD 7.3 billion 10-year contract involving U.S.-based GeoEye and Digital Globe. It seeks to increase the practices of capturing photographs and to recapitalize commercial infrastructure of satellite imagery. Most of the revenue from these companies stems from these government contracts, which are expected to contribute to overall market revenue in the coming years.  

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