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Welcome to PhotoSat

PhotoSat is a leading provider of high definition elevation mapping from stereo satellite photos. We are a team of geophysicists and associated geoscientists specializing in the automatic computer processing of satellite photos. Our detailed elevations maps are used for the identification, evaluation, monitoring and regulation of natural resources and the planning and design of related facilities and infrastructure.

Our goal is to provide satellite imagery and derived information datasets that enable decision makers in the resource and engineering sectors to make better decisions in less time. Our principal clients are mining, oil and gas, engineering and environmental companies, and government.

PhotoSat's principal product is the High Definition PhotoSat DEM with 1m contours and DEM from 50cm stereo satellite photos. Elevation accuracies of approximately 25cm have been confirmed with LiDAR survey elevations accurate to 5cm and gravity survey elevations accurate to 2cm. Please see the White Papers section for details.

Other PhotoSat products include satellite photos at various scales, satellite alteration images, regional elevation and Mexico GIS claims. PhotoSat is a distributor for the Servicio Geológico Mexicano digital GIS geology, geochemistry and aeromagnetic data.

High Resolution Stereo Satellite Elevation Mapping Service Confirmed Proof of Accuracy

Download Proof of Accuracy and Other Papers

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