Remote Sensing
PlanetScope
A commercial constellation of small satellites delivering near-daily imagery at a few metres per pixel.
PlanetScope trades extreme resolution for revisit frequency. Dozens of satellites in coordinated orbits produce imagery frequent enough to watch a clearing happen, not merely confirm it a season later.
This cadence is what makes operational alert verification possible: an analyst can distinguish a permitted harvest from an encroachment by looking at the sequence rather than a single scene.
Frequently asked questions
Is PlanetScope suitable for carbon stock estimation?
It supports stratification and change detection; stock estimates still need field calibration.
Is the data free?
Mostly commercial, with limited open programmes for research and non-profits.