Question

Identify the correct resolution of GeoEye sensor :

• A. 0.5 m
• B. 0.6 m
• C. 0.8 m
• D. 1 m

Hint:

GeoEye was a breakthrough because it was one of the first commercial satellites to break the "half-meter" (0.5m) barrier from space!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
Commercial Earth observation satellites are categorized by their spatial resolution, which dictates the smallest object visible in their imagery.

Step 2: Meaning
The GeoEye-1 satellite is renowned for providing extremely high-resolution panchromatic (black and white) imagery.

Step 3: Analysis

• GeoEye-1 technically captures panchromatic imagery at a resolution of 0.41 meters.
• However, due to historic U.S. Government licensing restrictions, commercial distribution of this imagery was often resampled and standardized to a resolution of 0.5 meters.
• In standard geospatial technology curricula, the GeoEye sensor is heavily associated with the 0.5-meter class of high-resolution satellites.

Step 4: Conclusion
The accepted standard educational answer for GeoEye's commercial spatial resolution among the given choices is 0.5 m. Final Answer: (A)