DIPR
Dimapur, November 23
A seminar on the application of high resolution satellite imaging as tools for planning development was conducted by Digital Globe Inc. and Zymax Technologies in Kohima on November 20. The seminar was held in association with Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre, of the Planning and Coordination Department, Government of Nagaland. In his opening remarks Additional Development Commissioner Temsuwati said there is a need for “high resolution satellite imageries for perspective planning and development in the state of Nagaland.” He urged the participants from various line departments to explore geospatial technologies and make use of it as a tool for various planning and development activities in the state of Nagaland.
Scientist and experts from Digital Globe presented high resolution satellite imagery applications with live demonstrations during the seminar. Various departments also presented their space-based applications.
Digital Globe is a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth imagery products and services. Sourced from its own advanced satellite constellation and with specialization in high-resolution imageries, Digital Globe today offers the best quality Panchromatic and Multispectral imageries through its satellites - Quickbird and WorldView series for different specialized applications. Zymax Technologies is partnered with Digital Globe Inc. to promote its High Resolution imageries. Various state Government Departments are being benefitted by using High Resolution Satellite Imageries offered by DigitalGlobe for their various needs.
Of late, GIS and Remote Sensing technology is gaining importance across the country as it has immense advantages for various planning, development and monitoring activities with precise scale mapping and near real time information.
