Overview
QuickBird was launched on 18 October 2001 and is operated by Digital Globe. QuickBird is currently the highest resolution commercial optical satellite and provides multi-spectral imagery at a resolution of 2.44 m and black & white (panchromatic) imagery at a resolution of 0.61 m. Using pan-sharpening algorithms, multi-spectral imagery can be provided with 0.61 m resolution.
QuickBird is the high resolution imagery provided in the Google EarthTM application. QuickBird can be a powerful source of information when integrated with GIS or CAD, and applications include:
- Cadastral Mapping.
- Urban Spatial Planning and Mapping.
- Land Cover / Land Use Mapping.
- Environmental Monitoring.
- Resource Management.
- Emergency Preparedness.
Hatfield developed the Nile River Awareness Kit, which provides a background on different satellite sensors, and case studies on how satellite imagery can be used for environmental management.
Image Product Specifications
A detailed product guide is available 
; the following are the most commonly used products:
- Standard – designed for users who require modest absolute geometric accuracy and/or large area coverage;
- Ortho – designed for users who require an image product that is GIS-ready, and require a high degree of geometric accuracy (subject to availability of Ground Control Points and Digital Elevation Model); and
- Basic – designed for users who have advanced image processing capabilities, and who will complete orthorectification and other processing.
Satellite/Sensor Specifications
Click here for technical satellite sensor specifications :
| Orbital altitude | 450 km | |
| Ground resolution | 0.61 m Pan, 2.44 m MS, | |
| Swath width | 16.5 x 16.5 km (single image) 16.5 x 165 km (Nominal strips - length) |
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| Scanning method | Cross-track | |
| Repeat period | Repeat cycle = 20 days (max) Revisit cycle = 1 to 3 days (depending on latitude) |
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| Spectral characteristics (µm ) | Panchromatic: 0.45 – 0.90 |
Multi-spectral: 0.45 to 0.52 Blue 0.52 to 0.60 Green 0.63 to 0.69 Red 0.76 to 0.90 NIR |
Quickbird Pricelist
QuickBird imagery is priced on a per square kilometre basis. Basic pricing options are provided below, but for information on your pricing, discounts, and ordering options, it is recommended that you contact Hatfield’s remote sensing specialists to discuss your needs.
| Product | Details | Cost (per km2) | |
| New | Archive | ||
| Standard | Black & White | $22 | $16 |
| Multi-spectral | $22 | $16 | |
| Multi-spectral (pan-sharpened) | $28 | $17 | |
| Minimum area | 64km² | 25km² | |
| Ortho-Ready | Black & White | $22 | $16 |
| Multi-spectral | $22 | $16 | |
| Multi-spectral (pan-sharpened) | $28 | $17 | |
| Minimum area | 64km² | 25km² | |
- All prices in $US.
- Imagery must be 6 months or older to qualify for Archive Pricing.
- For enquiries on acquisition priorities, it is recommended that you contact
Hatfield’s remote sensing specialists to discuss your options.
Licensing and Terms of Sale
A QuickBird image purchase is subject to the Digital Globe License Agreements for QuickBird Products.
Contact Hatfield
For details of pricing and licensing of Quickbird products, or to simply discuss your geoinformation needs, please contact one Hatfield’s Remote Sensing Specialists.
| World-wide contact: Simon Hughes Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist e-mail: geomatics@hatfieldgroup.com telephone: +1 604-926-3261 |
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