Question 3
What are the steps followed? or acquisition of satellite images?
Answer
The general steps followed in the acquisition of satellite images are as follows:
- Tasking: The user requests a satellite image of a particular area of interest, specifying the required sensor, resolution, and other parameters.
- Scheduling: The satellite operator schedules the acquisition of the requested image based on the satellite’s orbital path and availability.
- Data acquisition: The satellite captures the image data using its onboard sensors and transmits it to a ground station.
- Image processing: The raw data is processed into a usable image format, including corrections for atmospheric interference, sensor distortion, and other factors.
- Image distribution: The processed image is distributed to the user via a digital download or physical media.
