Importance of Imagery

Imagery is core to GIS technology. Whether it is used as a context-providing basemap, the source for creating new datasets, or support for geospatial analysis, most all users consume imagery in one way or another. Imagery is now integrated into all aspects of the ArcGIS platform, from the desktop to the server and from the field to the cloud; imagery is everywhere.

ArcGIS is a standards-based system for using geographic information. It is the foundation for building advanced workflows that work with all geospatial data, including imagery. As a complete GIS solution, ArcGIS can resolve many workflow problems inherent in traditional linear workflows, such as redundant data storage and data processing, difficult maintenance, fragile data integrity, and network congestion.

ArcGIS 10 greatly improves managing, disseminating, visualizing, and analyzing imagery.

• The mosaic dataset manages small to vast collections of imagery.
• Maintain integrity of source imagery with dynamic mosaicking and on-the-fly processing.
• The image analysis window saves time by providing one-click access to image display and processing tools.
• Simply serve imagery to a wide variety of platforms and applications including Web browsers and mobile devices.
• The ArcGIS for Server Image extension serves image collections that include all the advanced functionality of the mosaic dataset.

Read the successes organizations are realizing by using ArcGIS for their imagery.