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For municipal planners IKONOS satellite imagery can be
directly integrated into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping
transportation corridors. This same combination of GIS and satellite imagery
can be used for emergency planning and response. |
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The use of monthly subscriptions can be used to monitor
construction progress and to keep an "as built" history of major construction
projects. |
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Multispectral 4 metre images can also be used to study
transportation corridors. In this case the red, green and infrared bands
have been combined to produce a false color image. Environmental damage
and its effect on vegetation health can be detected and monitored using
infrared imagery. |
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To view present road structure and plan future traffic
patterns. In this case the ramps of large bridge end in a residential neighbourhood,
any future expansion would involve major changes to the present neighbourhood. |