KOMPSAT-2

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Very-high-resolution satellite belonging to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) - imagery distributor, is ready to offer you easier and wider access to a unique palette of data products spanning VHR to wide-swath imagery:

• Exclusive access to KOMPSAT-2 1-m resolution imagery.
• A competitive range offering wider access to large-scale satellite mapping products.

Very-High-Resolution Imagery

KOMPSAT-2 acquires imagery in black and white (Pan) at a resolution of 1 m and in colour (MS) across 4 bands in the visible (red, green, blue) and near-infrared at a resolution of 4 m. Simultaneous acquisition of Pan and MS images means that merged 1-m images are available as a standard product.

for more information:https://www.kari.re.kr/eng/sub03_02_01.do

ModeChannelSpectral bandSpatial resolutionFootprint
Multispectral 1 0,45 - 0,52 µm (blue) 4 m 15 km
  2 0,52 - 0,60 µm (green) 4 m 15 km
  3 0,63 - 0,69 µm (rouge) 4 m 15 km
  4 0,76 - 0,90 µm (near-infrared) 4 m 15 km
panchromatic P 0,50 - 0,90 µm (black and white) 1 m 15 km
  • Mean altitude: 685 km
  • Mass: 800 kg
  • Inclination: 98° (Sun-synchronous)
  • Orbital period: 1hr 38 min 27 sec
  • Orbital cycle: 28 day