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Re: Sources of Satellite Images (Pictures)



Greetings.  This is a reply to the following inquiry. 

> I'm interested in using satellite pictures to get a picture of whole 
> Finland...  ...Do you know sources of new satellite pictures?...  ...My idea
> is to buy only papercopies of pictures to save money, not whole data.
> 
> Matti Ikonen
> Forest and Park Service
> Rovaniemi, Finland
> fax +358-60-314 982


The following list of suppliers of satellite images may be useful.  Price vary
according to type of image and date of acquisition.

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AVHRR (Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometry), Infrared, 1km resolution,
generally the lowest prices.  Information is available from:

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
(I do not have their address)
USA

FAX: + 612 725-3338

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LANDSAT, Multispectral Bands, 30 to 80m resolution, low to medium prices. 
Information and older images from:

U.S. Geological Survey
EROS Data Center, Customer Services Section
Sioux Fall SD 57198-0001
USA

TEL: + 605 594-6155
FAX: + 605 594-6589

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LANDSAT, medium prices.  Information and newer images from:

Earth Observation Satellite Company (EOSAT)
Attn: Customer Services
4300 Forbes Blvd
Lanham MD 20706
USA

TEL: + 301 552-0500
FAX: + 301 552-0507
TELEX:  277 685 LSAT UR

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SPOT, Multiospectral Bands, 10 to 20m resolution, highest prices.  Information
and images available from:

SPOT Image Corporation
1897 Preston White Drive
Reston VA 22091-4368
USA

TEL: + 703 620-2200
FAX: + 703 648-1813

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SPOT has offices in Europe, and the people in the U.S. office should be able
to provide their addresses.  Good luck with your work.


Sincerly,

William Straw
Ecology Ph.D. Student, Univ. of Georgia
Certified Photogrammetrist (ASPRS) #863

straw@dogwood.botany.uga.edu



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