46cm resolution, 8 multispectral bands, multiple acquisition capabilities
In operation since 2009, Worldview-2 is one of the most versatile sub-metric satellites on the market today with a very high image acquisition capacity on the same orbit. Equipped with three maneuvering axes, the satellite allows for very flexible imaging in mono or stereo mode. Worldview-2 is the first satellite offering Coastal Blue, Red-Edge and Yellow channels. This opens up new possibilities in oceanography and agriculture. It is an ideal tool for many applications requiring a high accuracy of localization and a high fineness of image reading, in many fields, such as resources, technical studies, land management, agriculture and defense.
Technical Specifications
| Orbit / Altitude | 770 km, Sun Synchronous Orbit, Equatorial Node 10:30 UTC |
| Launch date | 8th October 2009 |
| Lifetime | 7.25 years |
| Number of satellites | 1 |
| Spatial Resolution | Panchromatic 0.46m (Nadir), Multispectral: 1.85m |
| Spectral Bands | Coastal: 400 - 450 nm Blue: 450 - 510 nm Green: 510 - 580 nm Yellow: 585 - 625 nm Red: 630 - 690 nm Red Edge: 705 - 745 nm Near IR1: 770 - 895 nm Near IR2: 860 - 1040 nm |
| Pixel coding | 11 Bit |
| Swath Width | 16.4 km |
| Acquisition mode | Monoscopic, Stereoscopic |
| Scale | 1/2 500 |
| Geolocation Accuracy | 3.5 CE90 |