Government - Federal

Agencies and bureaus of federal governments, including the United States, have the responsibility for managing and overseeing industries which impact the infrastructure, transportation, urban development, environment and homeland security of a country. DigitalGlobe’s geospatial information solutions have played a key role in the effectiveness and accuracy of these programs with its high-resolution imagery.

Using our imagery in combination with GIS technology enables agencies to make more informed spatial decisions in order to provide better public services, planning for sustainability and protecting our communities.

Accurate base mapping

Our imagery is extremely valuable for updating existing map layers, validating locations and determining land use classification. With the global range of our satellite constellation and aerial flight programs we can reach more remote and wider areas than traditional surveying for a fraction of the cost. For national mapping initiatives the accuracy and high-resolution content from our satellites provides the unique base layer for many federal and ministries programs.

Classifying land use

Our multispectral imagery products provide a means to analyze and classify land use across coastal water areas, vegetation structure and composition, barren land and open soils, built up or paved surfaces. All of these can determine the potential for land use to support federal initiatives for agriculture, mining, transportation, telecommunications and urban development.

Understanding the earth and its natural resources

Our vast library of earth imagery together with our abilities to refresh imagery from our collection of satellites and flight programs provide vital tools for monitoring targeted environments and surrounding areas. Agencies are able to gather a greater understanding of its national resources and its abilities to protect, conserve and explore those assets over time. Our imagery determines strategies for future restoration which minimize risks and hazards and protect wilderness and national park areas.

Managing disasters and protecting communities

In response to protecting nation’s communities, federal agencies rely on our satellite and aerial imagery to set policies for emergency response, assist with emergency planning and respond quickly in times of disaster. Imagery used during emergency planning ensures adequate emergency route and identifies areas of improvement prior to an actual event. Images taken following a natural disaster are critical in providing immediate assistance among different responding agencies and organizations while minimizing the dangers and hazards.