GST announces agreement with Antrix
25th August 2006
Global Scan Technologies announces agreement with ANTRIX Corporation Limited ( A Government of India Company under the Department of Space) to Distribute High Resolution Indian Remote Sensing Satellite Data (IRS) ).
Dubai, August 25, 2006, Global Scan Technologies (GST), a leading company providing Remote Sensing and GIS technologies in the Middle East, announced today that it has signed a contract with ANTRIX Corporation Limited, a leading provider of satellite images worldwide and the marketing arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under the Department of Space, Govt. of India (DOS).
Our Middle East customers will now benefit from Indian Satellite imagery through this distribution agreement.
"Our agreement with ANTRIX allows us to distribute Indian Satellite imagery in the UAE and many other Middle East countries”, said Dr.Hussein Harahsheh of GST.
"It is very important that we continually expand the uses of satellite imagery, and look for the latest products in the market. Our customers are demanding high quality, national and international earth imagery and we need relationships with leading suppliers who can deliver." commented Dr.Harahsheh. "Our relationship with ANTRIX is another example of sourcing and delivering the best possible imagery to our business partners and customers.”
GST’s agreement with ANTRIX includes distribution of Cartosat-1 with 2.5m resolution in both pan and stereo modes. The unique high-resolution along-track stereo imaging capability of Cartosat-1, carried out for the first time anywhere in the world, enables generation of Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and other value-added products. The data from Cartosat-1 is expected to provide enhanced inputs for large scale mapping applications and stimulate newer applications in the urban and rural development, land and water resources management, disaster assessment, relief planning and management, environment impact assessment and various other Geographical Information System applications. The data can be used for generation and updating of large-scale topographic maps.
About ANTRIX
Antrix Corporation Limited, the commercial arm of the Department of Space (DOS), was incorporated in 1992 for the promotion and commercial exploitation of products and services from the Indian Space Programme.
Antrix draws upon its strength and the heritage from the experience and proven scientific achievements of the Indian Space Programme over the past four decades. It is a demonstration of India's maturity in providing end to end programs in applications of Space Technology for national needs.
The level of integration Antrix can provide is high because of its total systems capabilities and by virtue of its position within the triad of government, industry and academia. With such an outlay of resources and activities, ANTRIX is THE ONE SOURCE for all the user requirements in the field of Space.
About Global Scan Technologies
Dubai based Global Scan Technologies LLC (GST), was established in 2002 to provide Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System services and has enjoyed steady growth as this new market has matured
GST has its own satellite receiving station and associated services. Aside from our ability to provide up-to-the-minute bespoke imaging we are unique in offering innovative and cost effective solutions to customers seeking a wide range of services, including: Satellite Imagery such as IRS 2.5m, 5m and 23m; ASTER 15m; SAR imagery 8m with DEM generation from 2.5m, 5m and 15m data, as well as aerial and LIDAR survey; Remote Sensing and GIS applications (thematic mapping etc.); Image processing and GIS software (including ENVI, STARGIS, Mercator, Summit Evolution, ScanMagic).
GST has technology partnerships with a number of internationally reputed organizations with whom we work to bring the highest quality solutions to our customers.
Map Middle East 2005
23 – 25 April 2005
Global Scan Technologies Gold sponsors of Map Middle East:
Map Middle East is the 1st Annual Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology and Applications. A joint initiative of GIS Development ( India ), Dubai Municipality (UAE) and CSDMS ( India ), the conference would highlight the need for firmly placing ‘geospatial knowledge’ at the heart of economic agenda of the regional nations.
The conference, which will include plenary and keynote sessions, workshops, technical sessions, technology shows and a state-of-the-art exhibition, would bring all stakeholders in the geospatial domain: academia, researchers, students, and the industry - onto one platform for interaction, sharing and discussion on various topics such as collaboration on technologies and experiences gained.
Map Middle East 2005 is an initiative that would provide a well-needed regional forum in Middle East for geospatial cooperation within Middle East and beyond the region.
For further information : http://www.mapmiddleeast.org/2005/index.htm
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