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DigitalGlobe Releases CitySphere 2.0 Worldwide Image Coverage
LONGMONT, Colo., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Satellite imagery provider
DigitalGlobe (http://www.digitalglobe.com) today released CitySphere 2.0, an
enhanced version of its extensive library of on-demand digital satellite
imagery of the most populated global cities. CitySphere 2.0 features the
addition of dozens of never-before-available views of global cosmopolitan
cities such asDubai,Seoul andJakarta, plus city images from less developed
geographic regions acrossAfrica,South America andAsia. CitySphere 2.0 also
includes integrated aerial imagery capabilities for select worldwide cities,
such asSan Juan andEdinburgh, where demand for surface-detail imagery is
especially critical in evaluating economic development and environmental
issues.
As the leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery
solutions, DigitalGlobe provides critical business tools for companies needing
access to current, consistent and reliable worldwide satellite imagery data to
inform workflows and strategic decision making. First launched in July 2005,
the CitySphere digital image library provides the geographic data foundation
for a wide range of applications including urban planning and development, web
portals for consumers, governments and agencies, as well as navigation and
mobile mapping that rely on up-to-date, easy-to-use, on-demand precision
satellite imagery.
"Market demand for easily accessible, on-demand global imagery is
increasing, driven largely by growth from global online portals, consumer
navigation applications and imagery's increasing relevance as a business
decision tool. DigitalGlobe is responding to this need with an expanded
platform of easily integrated digital imagery solutions such as CitySphere
2.0, to ensure businesses rely on DigitalGlobe as the source for their
satellite imaging needs," said Jill Smith, chief executive officer of
DigitalGlobe.
For a complete list of CitySphere 2.0 cities, detailed product
specifications and a list of authorized distributors, visit
http://www.digitalglobe.com.
About DigitalGlobe
Longmont, Colorado-based DigitalGlobe (http://www.digitalglobe.com) is a
leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery solutions.
Sourced from our own advanced satellite constellation and aerial network, our
imagery solutions deliver real world perspective to governments, businesses,
technology developers and humanitarian associations worldwide. The company's
imagery solutions consist of one of the world's largest image libraries,
growing at a rate of up to 1 million square kilometers per day and distributed
and accessed through online search and retrieval, production ready image
layers, development tool-kits for internet enabled applications and devices,
and software solutions for integration with GIS products and services.
DigitalGlobe currently operates the highest-resolution commercial satellite
constellation with QuickBird and the first of two next-generation satellites,
WorldView-1. The company plans to launch its second next-generation
satellite, WorldView-2 in mid-2009.
DigitalGlobe is a registered trademark of DigitalGlobe.
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