RemoteView is the family name of a group of software programs designed by Textron Systems Geospatial Solutions to aid in analyzing satellite or aerial images of the Earth's surface for the purpose of collecting and disseminating
geospatial intelligence. The
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) was a user of RemoteView software.
Overview
RemoteView is an electronic
light table application, initially developed and released commercially by Sensor Systems in 1996. An electronic light table application makes it possible for imagery analysts to review satellite images on a computer instead of examining film or printed photographs. RemoteView was originally written only for the Unix operating system, but as the US Department of Defense transitioned to the Windows operating system, Sensor Systems released a Windows-based version. Overwatch acquired Sensor Systems and the RemoteView software in 2005.
Textron Systems acquired Overwatch in 2006.
RemoteView's main function is an imagery and geospatial analysis tool. It can display imagery formats, elevation data sets, and vector data sets. Capabilities include
image enhancements,
photogrammetry
Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through the process of recording, measuring and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant ima ...
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orthorectification
An orthophoto, orthophotograph, orthoimage or orthoimagery is an aerial photograph or satellite imagery geometrically corrected ("orthorectified") such that the scale is uniform: the photo or image follows a given map projection. Unlike a ...
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multispectral classification,
pan sharpening,
change detection, assisted search, location positioning, and 3D terrain visualization.
These features allow an intelligence analyst to review large-scale imagery and generate annotated reports on any findings.
Extensions
Textron Systems Geospatial Solutions offers extensions that add specialized capabilities to RemoteView.
These include:
* Virtual Mosaic – a tool for quickly joining more than four adjacent or overlapping images
* 3D Pro – a module that expands visualization tools to allow creating 3D virtual worlds for simulating real world conditions and planning missions
* RVConnect – a tool that enables automatic data sharing between RemoteView and Esri’s ArcMap software
* V-TRAC Basic – a complementary video player that allows analysis of full motion video recorded by UAVs
* V-TRAC Pro – expands the abilities of V-TRAC Basic to include mark-up and reporting tools
* GeoCatalog for Desktop – a complementary database that makes it easier to organize and retrieve geospatial data
See also
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Geomatics
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Imagery analysis
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Remote sensing
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Remote sensing application
A remote sensing software is a software application that processes remote sensing data. Remote sensing applications are similar to graphics software, but they enable generating geographic information from satellite and airborne sensor data. Remote ...
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Satellite imagery
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References
External links
RemoteView Product Page
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