RapidEye successfully completes Imaging Campaign in Afghanistan

RapidEye announced that it has completed a baseline image campaign covering the Helmand river basin in Afghanistan. Covering over 250,000 square kilometres, the Helmand river basin is the largest in Afghanistan, accounting for almost half of the country’s territory. It is the world’s largest opium production region. The project was initiated to obtain baseline imagery maps and ground cover information prior to the beginning of the 2010 growing season. Timeliness and accuracy of information is key when providing frequent agricultural monitoring. The RapidEye constellation of five satellites has the ability to image individual fields, counties, states or countries on a frequent revisit cycle. The imagery covering the Helmand river basin is now available for purchase to clients and partners worldwide.

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