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SpatialNews.com Press Release
Hyperspectral Innovation, CSA Data Compression Exclusive in New Geomatica 9
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Richmond Hill, Ontario - August 5, 2003: New technology for hyperspectral
data processing and analysis can now be found in Geomatica 9, the latest
edition of PCI Geomatics' widely used software solution. Among its many
innovations, Geomatica 9 offers new hyperspectral data tools as well as
pioneering data compression technology that was developed in cooperation
with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). These latest elements, exclusive to
Geomatica 9, make using hyperspectral data - often considered a cumbersome,
memory intensive, and time-consuming data type - a practical and feasible
data option for PCI Geomatics customers.
Hyperspectral image sensing, processing, and analysis allow for much easier
discrimination of earth surface features that have signal absorption and
reflection characteristics over narrow wavelength intervals. These
reflection characteristics are normally lost within the relatively large
bandwidths of a conventional multispectral scanner. The intricate spectral
nature of the data collected, however, typically results in large and
difficult to manage data sets.
The application of the PCI Geomatics Advanced Hyperspectral Package with the
exclusive data compression technology provides users with many productivity
advantages. Reduced program execution times have been achieved with
impressive accuracy when using compressed hyperspectral data. Processing of
large hyperspectral images can be carried out using desktop computers with
moderate amounts of RAM and larger hyperspectral images no longer need to be
divided into smaller images for processing.
The functionality built into the Geomatica 9 Advanced Hyperspectral Package
provides viewing and analysis capabilities for effective processing of
hyperspectral data (as well as over 100 spatial data formats). Capable of
representing the many narrow and practically contiguous bands throughout the
visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared wavelengths, Geomatica 9 allows
hyperspectral image sensing, processing, and analysis for easier isolation
and accurate differentiation of earth surface features.
"The introduction of these innovative technologies for simplifying weighty
hyperspectral processing represents a significant advancement in geomatics
technology for professionals worldwide," observes Arnold Hougham, Vice
President of Sales and Product Marketing for PCI Geomatics. "With advanced
GIS features, atmospheric correction algorithms, and now easier
hyperspectral processing and data compression capabilities, Geomatica 9 is
ready to help people with all of their remote sensing, photogrammetry,
spatial analysis, and cartography work."
The Advanced Hyperspectral Package is comprised of hyperspectral application
programs, visualization programs accessible through the Geomatica 9 viewing
environment, and spectral libraries from the United States Geological Survey
(USGS). The Vector Quantization Compressor is available as an add-on module.
Released to the geomatics market in May 2003, Geomatica 9 is PCI Geomatics'
newest edition of its widely used Geomatica software solution and the first
to include the CSA's exclusive Vector Quantization Compressor.
About PCI Geomatics
PCI Geomatics (www.pcigeomatics.com) is a world leading developer of
image-centric geomatics software solutions. PCI Geomatics' flagship
solution, Geomatica, meets the growing demands of the Remote Sensing,
Spatial Analysis, Cartographic, and Photogrammetry worlds. PCI Geomatics is
celebrating the beginning of its third decade as an industry-leading
geomatics solution provider and has long been recognized for their premium
yet affordable geomatics software solutions, advanced algorithms, excellent
customer assistance, and product support of the widest range of spatial data
formats in the industry.
PCI Geomatics and Geomatica are registered trademarks of PCI Geomatics
(www.pcigeomatics.com).
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