UK Satellite Imagery and Elevation Maps from Landmap Project

Orthorectified satellite image mosaics from Landsat, SPOT, and ERS radar sensors cover the entire United Kingdom. The Landmap Project, a joint initiative, provides this data alongside a high-resolution Digital Elevation Model. Data is hosted at the Manchester University supercomputer facility for remote processing or download.

Use Cases

• Generate precise local maps by merging orthorectified Landsat mosaics with other data layers like road networks.
• Analyze terrain and landforms using the high-resolution Digital Elevation Model for the whole UK.
• Conduct change detection studies by comparing SPOT or ERS radar image mosaics over time.
• Perform remote sensing analysis for land cover classification using the provided satellite image data.

Strengths

• Covers the entire spatial extent of the United Kingdom.
• Includes data from multiple satellite sources: Landsat, SPOT, and ERS radar.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, file sizes, and temporal coverage are not provided.
• Data is primarily aimed at UK academic sectors, which may limit international applicability.

Provenance

Source

The Landmap Project, a joint initiative.

Collection Method

Orthorectified satellite image mosaics and a derived Digital Elevation Model.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

United Kingdom