GeoEye FAQ
How much does GeoEye imagery cost?
Product pricing ranges from US$ 10 to US$ 50 per square kilometer. For detailed quotation contact sales@osl.co.ke
How do I get information on GeoEye products?
Information about GeoEye, its satellites and products, can be found on www.geoeye.com. If you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed on the website, please feel free to contact Oakar Services Ltd on sales@osl.co.ke or +254 20 2718321.
Does GeoEye have sample data available for my area of interest?
Sample imagery products from GeoEye satellites are available for download on the website.
In what formats are GeoEye imagery products delivered?
The default format for GeoEye imagery is GeoTIFF, NITF 2.0, NITF 2.1, or NITF 2.1 with NCD. Stereo imagery is available in TIFF format for epipolar projected imagery and GeoTIFF for map-projected imagery or NITF for epipolar or map-projected imagery.
In what projection and datum are imagery products delivered?
We offer all common projections including Universal Transverse Mercator (default), State Plane (within the US) and Lambert Conformal Conic. Datums include WGS84 (default), NAD27 and NAD8323.
Q. What are the minimum order sizes?
The minimum order for new collections is 100 square kilometers. For archive Geo, GeoProfessional, and GeoStereo products, the minimum order size is 49 square kilometers. All orders must be a minimum of five kilometers wide in any direction.
Q. How do I place an order for imagery products with GeoEye?
Please contact us on sales@osl.co.ke phone at +254 20 2718321 for a formal quotation on imagery.
Q. When will archive imagery products be available and how can I access them?
GeoEye online archive is updated daily. One can easily search for GeoEye imagery products through www.geoeye.com .
Q. How do I know that the area of interest I ordered can be collected?
Once the product type and parameters are selected by the customer, the order is submitted for collection feasibility. This analysis considers various factors including satellite orbits, climatology, time of year, production capacity and competing orders for your area of interest. Based on this analysis, a proposal will be generated and submitted for your approval.
Q. May I choose a tasking priority? If so, what are my options?
GeoEye only offers Routine collection as part of our standard products. Priority and Premium tasking options are only available through a Custom Quotation (CQ) at the time.
