Year
2004
Abstract
Imagery-based geospatial exploitation technology has many potential safeguards applications including nuclear site mapping, treaty monitoring, verification of declarations by member states, detection of clandestine operations, inspection planning, and virtual inspection of remote or difficult-to-access locations. GeoTango International Corp. has worked jointly with the Canadian Safeguards Support Program to develop SilverEye as a versatile imaging technology for conducting 3D analysis. The key to this technology is the ability to conduct 3D measurements and 3D modeling from a single satellite image, eliminating the need for stereo pairs. This poster presents a case study on the use of SilverEye for extracting wide array of 3D information from high resolution satellite image of nuclear facilities and urban areas. The study will demonstrate ways in which many organizations in private sectors and governments are able to conduct ongoing analysis of nuclear capacity or production capabilities, as well as situational awareness in urban area using accurate 3D models. SilverEye is designed for both nuclear industry professionals and image analysts. Much of the analysis and 3D model generation can be completed with a few mouse clicks, for assessment of emerging situations. It offers the users a one-stop solution for quick extraction of 3D information and anyone will be able to explore, analyze, and create virtual tours that could be used as an effective briefing tool for emerging situations. The technical details of SilverEye are fully discussed in a companion paper.