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DigitalGlobe Proprietary and Business Confidential
30 cm Satellite Imagery
Comparison
February 25, 2015

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DigitalGlobe Proprietary and Business Confidential30 cm Satellite Imagery
• The results show that 30 cm gives users ability to resolve smaller
features, see greater textures, extract features more accurately,
have better photo interpretation, and enjoy a simply clearer picture
• 30 cm compared to 50 cm shows the evolution of the industry-
leading DigitalGlobe constellation, with the image quality possible
from each satellite increasing to exceed customer expectations
• 30 cm compared to 70 cm shows the stark contrast and quality
degradation between 30 cm imagery and the nearest competitor
satellite which collects imagery at 70 cm or lower resolution
The following slides compare 30 cm with 50 cm and
70 cm side by side to show the quality difference

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
Sao Paulo, Brazil
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
WorldView-2
50 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
Sao Paulo, Brazil
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
Sao Paulo, Brazil
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
WorldView-2
50 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
Sao Paulo, Brazil
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
New Delhi, India
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
WorldView-2
50 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
New Delhi, India
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
New Delhi, India
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
WorldView-2
50 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
New Delhi, India
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
Kalgoorlie Mine, Australia
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
WorldView-2
50 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
Kalgoorlie Mine, Australia
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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This first-ever 30 cm imagery pushes beyond the
industry gold standard set by 50 cm TRUE imagery
Kalgoorlie Mine, Australia 13
WorldView-2
50 cm Image
WorldView-3
30 cm Image

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When 30 cm is viewed next to the 70 cm imagery
of our closest competitor, there is no comparison
Kalgoorlie Mine, Australia
WorldView-3
30 cm Image
“Competitive”
70 cm Image

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DigitalGlobe Proprietary and Business Confidential
30 cm satellite imagery provides:
- A clearer, richer visual representation of ground truth
- More information for better on-ground situational assessment and decision
- A viable alternative for no-fly or hard-to-fly areas
See for yourself how 30 cm is revolutionizing the satellite industry
and opening a world of possibilities.
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