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The maps below describe physical parameters and urban structure types on block level
Remote Sensing in Urban Planning – A Common Future
The combination of data from multiple sensors allow the development of specialized map products that meet the needs of decision makers.
Optical satellite-based sensors offer low, medium and high resolution data
collected at varying orbits and time intervals.
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Products from these data sets can be complimented by
space-based radar sensor data, airborne remote sensing products,
and vector data to produce a unique view of the study area.
The maps are derived from:
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a 3D city model
(created from a digital elevation model based on interferometric surface area radar),
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impervious surfaces and areas of vegetation from satellite data
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and city block data from street networks (sample map below).
Remotely sensed data is often multi-dimensional, allowing for spatial and qualitative analysis of physical, demographic, social, and economic aspects. Improving sensor capabilities make satellite data even more useful in dense urban areas.
ANALYTICALLY
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