Remote Sensing

Remote sensing is invaluable for monitoring, measuring and mapping the earth’s surface, and the science of remote sensing is rapidly evolving as new sensors with greater spatial and spectral resolution become operational (both airborne and satellite), and as all image sources become more affordable and reliable. Timberline’s remote sensing experts are well versed in the use of satellite and airborne remotely sensed data, from aerial photography to LiDAR imagery, and continuous training ensures that we remain up-to-date on new developments. Timberline offers a wide range of digital remote sensing services, from selecting and processing remote-sensed images through analysis and presentation, and we can help you get the most from your remote sensing investment.   

 

Image Selection

Identification of the most appropriate image for an application using criteria such as image type, image resolution, quality, availability, cost, multi-purpose functionality, and future monitoring needs (change detection).

 

Image Pre-Processing

  • Application of radiometric and atmospheric correction suited to both the imagery and the application.
  • Application of geometric corrections, image enhancements and image transformation.

 

Image Analysis

  • Classification and analysis of imagery using supervised or unsupervised methods with both spectral and object-oriented classifiers.
  • Integration of multi-tempral, multi-resolution, multi-sensor, or multi-data types (imagery and other spatial data).

 

Image Product Quality Assurance

  • Design and execution of intensive and/or extensive sampling surveys for the ground-truthing of classified image products.

 
Additional Services

  • Generation of high quality hardcopy outputs of imagery and integrated GIS data layers and image products. Provision of training, technology transfer and ongoing project support for digital remote sensing applications.

 

Remote Sensing Contacts