Cartosat-2 is the successor to Cartosat-1, and is an optical satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in January 2007. Compared to Cartosat-1, it boasts a higher ground resolution that is under 1 m.
Basic Image Products for Cartosat-2
| Product | Overview | Image unit | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New acquisition or imaging | Standard acquisition or imaging | Order 10 days prior to acquisition | 9.6 km×9.6 km | |
| Order 10 days prior to acquisition | km2 | Minimum area for purchase is 1,000 km2 | ||
| Emergency | Order 24 hours prior to acquisition | 9.6 km×9.6 km | ||
| Archive | 6-12 months after acquisition | 9.6 km×9.6 km | ||
| 12 months after acquisition | 9.6 km×9.6 km | |||
| 6-12 months after acquisition | km2 | Minimum area for purchase is 1,000 km2 | ||
| 12 months after acquisition | km2 | Minimum area for purchase is 1,000 km2 | ||
Processing Level
| Product | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Standard product | Radiometrically and geometrically processed product (with metadata) |
| Ortho kit product | Radiometrically processed product with RPC (with RPC files and metadata) |
Points to Note when Purchasing Products
Cartosat-2 data may only be used upon the customers' agreement to the "End-User License Agreement Single Organization (with Japanese reference translations)." Single user licenses and multi-user licenses are available. Please inquire with the PASCO sales representative with regard to multi-user licenses.
Copyright Notice
All Cartosat-2 data, excluding derivative products, must clearly show the following copyright notices.
Includes material (C) Antrix and/or (C) Reseller PASCO
Cartosat-2 Sample Images
Location: Doha (Qatar)
Location: Bangalore (India)
Cartosat-2 Satellite Specifications
| Launched | January 2007 |
|---|---|
| Operating organization | Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) *Project agency: ANTRIX |
| Satellite orbit | Polar Sun-synchronous |
| Satellite altitude | 637 km |
| Repetivity | 310 days (No. of days of re-acquisition is approximately 4 days) |
Main Specifications for Cartosat-2 Sensor
| Onboard sensor | Panchromatic |
|---|---|
| Spectral band | 0.50 to 0.85 μm |
| Swath width | 9.6 km |
| Ground resolution | < 1 m |
| Bit rate | 10 bits |
